Greek Salad Dressing

5 from 1 vote

Greek Salad Dressing is a zesty blend of lemon, vinegar, and honey—perfect for adding a fresh burst of flavor to any dish, especially an easy Greek salad!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Condiment, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Greek, Healthy

Keyword: Greek Salad Dressing

Servings:

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $2.21

Equipment

Jar or other sealable container

Ingredients

1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil see note 1
1 lemon
1-1/2 tablespoons honey see note 2
1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard see note 3
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Combine all the dressing ingredients in a glass jar. Juice the lemon to get 1 and 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice and add to the jar.
Shake thoroughly to combine, making sure no honey or Dijon is stuck on the bottom. Use a spoon to stir, and shake again if needed. Refrigerate until ready to use. To serve, shake dressing again right before adding to the salad, then drizzle over salad.

Notes

Note 1: The better the olive oil, the better the flavor of the dressing. I recommend extra virgin olive oil for this recipe.

Note 2: Since the vinegar and Dijon offer a fair amount of tang, I like balancing that out with some honey. If you’d prefer the dressing to remain tangy, leave out or reduce the honey. For a sweeter and less tangy dressing, add additional honey, slowly, and to taste.

Note 3: I love Grey Poupon® Dijon best. Make sure to use Dijon, not yellow mustard. There’s a big flavor difference! The Dijon further enhances the tanginess of the dressing.

Nutrition Note: Nutrition information is for the entire batch of dressing. A 2-tablespoon serving (1/6 recipe) contains about 102 calories, 15 grams fat, and 5 grams of carbohydrates.

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5–7 days. Heads up: Leftover dressing will separate and may even clump a bit (because olive oil solidifies at cold temperatures). Simply let the dressing stand at room temperature for about 15–20 minutes, then vigorously shake to recombine.

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