This Greek salad dressing recipe is one of my favorite salad dressings. And like most homemade salad dressing recipes it is quick and easy to make it at home.
Greek salad dressing could actually be called Greek Vinaigrette as it is made with white wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and oregano. I like to add basil to my dressing since basil is slightly sweet and it offsets the sharpness of the vinegar.
Greek dressing tastes similar to Italian dressing, but it has a bolder flavor and has a bit more tanginess to it. Italian dressing often includes some added sugar, but Greek salad dressing does not include any added sugar. I am not doing the flavor justice with my description: the combination of garlic, oregano, onion, and basil make it a delicious dressing or marinade!
My Greek salad dressing recipe is naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free. It can be used by those on a low-carb diet and is keto-friendly. But just because it is healthy, doesn’t mean it isn’t delicious. I often serve this dressing at dinner parties because I know everyone will love it and it will be safe for all my guests no matter what diet they follow.
Making salad dressing at home is not only easy, but it costs much less than purchasing store-bought dressing. You also have complete control of the ingredients when you make your own salad dressing. To buy authentic Greek salad dressing at my local grocery store costs over $5 a bottle.
How to Make Greek Salad Dressing
While some people use lemon juice, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard, I prefer to stick to pantry staples: vinegar, olive oil, and ground spices. I can achieve an authentic flavor while saving a lot of time. If I have to squeeze a lemon and mince garlic, I am less likely to follow through on my plans to make homemade dressing when tired. Using ground mustard ensures I have it on hand when I want to make dressing because, with two sons, condiments quickly disappear.
You can make salad dressing in a traditional cruet, but I often use a mason jar with this pour spout lid.
- To make Greek salad dressing you use a 3:2 ratio of red or white wine vinegar to olive oil. So to make a small batch, you would use 3 tablespoons of red or white wine vinegar and 2 tablespoons of olive oil as your base.
- Then you add oregano, garlic powder, and salt to taste. You can also include basil, onion powder, ground mustard, and pepper.
You can play with the spices to come up with your own variation of Greek dressing or use my recipe below.
Homemade Greek Salad Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch of pepper
Directions:
1. Add the oil and vinegar to a cruet or mason jar.
2. Add the garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, ground mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. Place the lid on the dressing container and shake vigorously to combine.
How to Store Greek Dressing:
Refrigerate the salad dressing for up to 1 week in a sealed container.
Shake well before serving.
Note: If the oil thickens while in the refrigerator, allow it to sit on the counter for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Printable Recipe for Greek Salad Dressing
Homemade Greek Salad Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Add the oil and vinegar to a cruet or mason jar.
- Add the garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, ground mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Place the lid on the dressing container and shake vigorously to combine.
Notes
Nutrition
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