Greek Salad Dressing

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A homemade greek salad dressing to die for! Super simple to make yet with a deep, complex flavor, this salad dressing can be used to add a completely different twist to your favorite salads.

Close up of a Greek salad drizzled in a Greek salad dressing.

Featuring extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic and oregano, it's a symphony of flavor that has wonderful balance and depth.

Why you'll love this Greek salad dressing recipe

A homemade Greek vinaigrette you can whip up at a moment's notice.
This salad dressing turns a quick and easy dinner into an extra tasty salad.
Classic Greek flavors will have you swooning.

Equipment needed

A medium bowl – mix up your salad dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Salad dressing containers – make a big batch of salad dressing and you can even take it to go with these handy little containers
Salad dressing mixer – this container is great for mixing, storing and serving dressings and vinaigrettes.

How to make Greek salad dressing

Ingredients for Greek salad dressing laid out on a table.

You need extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, dried oregano, garlic, salt and pepper for this salad dressing. Honey is optional but it makes for a nice addition!

Ingredients for Greek salad dressing in a blender.

Place all the ingredients, except the oil, in a high powered blender and blitz until smooth. While it's running, slowly pour in the oil until the sauce emulsifies. Store in the fridge if you're not going to use it immediately. It will keep for a few days.

Greek dressing recipe tips

Use good quality extra virgin olive oil, the Greek kind if possible, for the best results. You'll certainly taste the difference.

How to use Greek salad dressing

The best way to use this salad dressing is with traditional Greek salads. These feature kalamata olives, red onion, bell pepper, fresh tomatoes and feta cheese. Check out my Greek salad recipe here. Although that recipe uses the traditional Greek dressing of only three ingredients, this extra special American version can be used too.
Use this dressing on a pasta salad with roast vegetables. The veggies will be enhanced so much with the addition of this flavorful dressing.
Drizzle this dressing over a simple green salad for a quick and easy lunch.

Popular variations

Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds an extra tangy flavor.
Add an extra clove of crushed, fresh garlic if you're a garlic lover.
Include a variety of fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary.

Substitutions

Red wine vinegar can be replaced with apple cider vinegar.
If you don't have extra virgin olive oil, try a neutral oil like sunflower oil, canola oil or avocado oil.
A teaspoon of garlic can be used in place of the two garlic cloves.

Salad dressing being poured onto a Greek salad.

What is the dressing made of in a traditional Greek salad?

Greek salad dressing typically contains extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic and oregano. Some bring a little sweetness with the addition of honey, or a little zing with a squeeze of lemon juice.

What is the difference between Greek and Italian dressing?

Greek salad dressing is brighter and sharper, with ingredients such as red wine vinegar, oregano and garlic, as well as salty feta cheese. On the other hand, Italian dressing is a lot mellower, with a focus on a balanced oil/vinegar blend and a wider mix of Mediterranean herbs.

How do you store Greek salad dressing?

A few storage tips – store in the fridge in an airtight container like a glass jar, with the lid tightly sealed, for up to one week. While you can also freeze Greek salad dressing, I don't recommend it. The taste and texture will be affected too much by the freezing process.

More sublime salad dressing recipes

Do you have a taste for making simple salad dressings? Here are some of my favorite recipes:

Honey and mustard dressing – a fine balance of flavors, this dressing is simple to whip together and only features a few simple ingredients.
Vegan ranch dressing – creamy but light with lovely herbal flavours and just the right touch of garlic, this vegan dressing is way better than the store-bought dressings
Mediterranean salad dressing – I mastered this wonderful salad dressing during a trip to Sicily. You're going to love it!

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