Greek Salad Dressing

5 from 3 votes

This healthy Greek salad dressing recipe is super easy to make, and so versatile! It makes a delicious tangy vinaigrette with fresh lemon and Mediterranean herbs. Pour it on your favorite salads, or use it as a simple marinade for vegetables.

Overhead of a spoon in a small glass jar full of homemade Greek salad dressing.

Greek Salad Dressing Recipe

This Greek salad dressing is one my all time favorite vinaigrettes. It’s bursting with light and bright flavor that works fabulously on pretty much any green salad. I also love it on lemon orzo pasta salad!

It reminds me a bit of the salad dressing at Zoe’s Kitchen, one of my favorite Whole30 restaurants. Because this dressing is made without yogurt or feta (common ingredients in Greek dressing), it’s dairy free and Whole30 compliant. But trust me, there’s so much fresh flavor, you won’t miss the dairy!

This Greek vinaigrette is really herby, with a zesty lemon vinaigrette flavor. Really, it’s the best part of a fresh salad! I can’t get enough of this wonderful dressing. And I bet you’ll feel the same after you try it!

Why This Recipe is a Favorite

  1. Homemade dressing has the best flavor. Making your own dressing not only creates better flavors, but it’s a great way to ensure the dressing follows any dietary restrictions or allergy restrictions that you may have. Something that store-bought dressings often cannot guarantee.
  2. Versatile. You can use this salad dressing as a marinade! The Mediterranean flavors go well with many different proteins.
  3. Great for meal prep. You can make the Greek salad dressing ahead of time, and it stays fresh for a couple of weeks. Great if you are into meal prepping!
Spice jars of oregano and dill on a wooden board with a small bowl of red wine vinegar, one-half cup of olive oil, and half of a lemon.

Ingredients

One of my favorite things about this recipe? It’s got a short list of ingredients that can be found at any grocery store. Every single ingredient here can be found in most pantries or refrigerators too, and that makes things so much easier!

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • red wine vinegar
  • lemon juice
  • minced garlic
  • dried dill
  • dried oregano
  • salt and pepper

Substitutions and Variations

Oil: While extra-virgin olive oil is most commonly used in Mediterranean recipes because of its distinct flavor, you can use a different oil if you prefer. Avocado oil is a good substitute!

Vinegar: Don’t have red wine vinegar? You can substitute it with apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar.

Lemon juice: If there aren’t any good looking fresh lemons at the store, you can use lime, orange, or even grapefruit.

Seasonings: If you don’t want to measure out each of these herbs, you can use Greek seasoning instead! If you’d like to use fresh dill or oregano, it will work, but keep in mind that the flavor will diminish after a couple of days.

Garlic: Freshly minced garlic always provides the best and strongest flavor, but you can use the store-bought minced garlic if you prefer. It’ll save you a step in the prep!

If this tangy dressing has a bit too much zing for you, stir in a touch of honey to sweeten it up a bit.

Close up of a hand holding the finished salad dressing in a mason jar.

How to Make the Best Greek Salad Dressing

Prep: Begin by finely mincing the fresh garlic cloves and then juice the lemon.

Combine: Then, add this handful of simple ingredients to a large mason jar or a small bowl. Cover the mason jar tightly and shake well. If you’re using a bowl, then whisk well until all dressing ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

Season and Serve: Give the Greek salad dressing a taste, and season it a bit more to your liking. Use the dressing right away, or store it for later!

Tips for Success

  • For extra flavor, add some fresh herbs into the mix. Just keep in mind that if you use dried herbs, you may need to adjust the amount so the flavor isn’t overpowering.
  • While it may seem like a pain to squeeze lemons for fresh juice, it really does make a more flavorful dressing. So don’t use concentrated lemon juice unless you absolutely have to.
  • Keep it in a reusable salad dressing container so that you can easily dispense it onto your favorite salads!

Ways to Use Greek Salad Dressing

This vinaigrette is much more versatile than you’d think. It goes beautifully on a lot of Mediterranean inspired dishes, like:

Pouring Greek salad dressing from a mason jar onto a chickpea salad.

Storing Instructions

Keep the dressing refrigerated in a mason jar or airtight container with a lid. The flavor stays nice and bright for a couple of weeks. Give it a good shake before you use it, to mix the ingredients again.

FAQ

Is homemade salad dressing healthier than store-bought dressing?

Depending on the recipe, yes homemade salad dressing is often more healthy than store-bought. When you make your own dressing, you are skipping the additives, preservatives, and extra sugar that many dressings in the grocery store have. However, homemade dressing that have a creamy base may not be super healthy. Everything in moderation, and be sure that the ingredients you are using for a homemade recipe are healthy and good for you!

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Close up of the lemon dressing in a mason jar.

Greek Salad Dressing

This easy Greek salad dressing recipe is so versatile! It makes a delicious vinaigrette or marinade with fresh lemon and Mediterranean herbs.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Laura Miner

Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon dried dill
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt or more/less to taste
  • teaspoon black pepper or more/less to taste

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Instructions

  • Add all salad dressing ingredients to a container with a lid, or to a small mixing bowl. Shake or whisk well to combine.
  • Keep the dressing in a covered container in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks.

Notes

For extra flavor, add some fresh dill or oregano to the mix. Just keep in mind that if you use dried herbs, you may need to adjust the amount so the flavor isn’t overpowering.
While it may seem like a pain to squeeze lemons for fresh juice, it really does make a more flavorful dressing. So don’t use concentrated lemon juice unless you absolutely have to.
Keep it in a reusable salad dressing container so that you can easily dispense it onto your favorite salads!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.66ounces | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.05g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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