Description
Mediterranean sunshine dances through this Greek Salad Dressing, blending tangy oregano with robust olive oil and zesty lemon. Fresh herbs and classic Greek ingredients create a simple yet powerful flavor profile you’ll crave on salads, grilled vegetables, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) lemon juice
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Optional Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) crumbled feta cheese
Citrus Addition:
- Zest of 1 large lemon
Instructions
- Gather a glass jar with a secure lid to prepare the vibrant Greek salad dressing.
- Pour olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and zesty lemon zest into the container.
- Add red wine vinegar, tangy Dijon mustard, fragrant dried oregano, and finely minced garlic to the mixture.
- Seal the jar tightly and vigorously shake for 15-20 seconds until ingredients are completely blended and emulsified.
- Crumble feta cheese directly into the dressing and shake again to incorporate the creamy cheese throughout.
- Taste the dressing and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting flavors to your personal preference.
- The dressing is ready to use immediately or can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three weeks, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
Notes
- Customize the zestiness by adjusting the lemon juice quantity to suit your tangy preference.
- Replace red wine vinegar with apple cider vinegar for a slightly sweeter, milder flavor profile.
- Use a mason jar for easy mixing and convenient storage, ensuring a perfect emulsification every time.
- Make the dressing vegan by omitting feta or substituting with nutritional yeast for a similar savory note.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 266 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 303 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg