A little bit tangy and chock-full of fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon, this Greek Vinaigrette Salad Dressing is always a hit! Use it on veggies, meats, or as a dipping sauce.
What is Greek Vinaigrette Salad Dressing?
This dressing is a Greek-inspired take on classic vinaigrette. It combines olive oil and red wine vinegar with Dijon mustard, herbs, garlic, and plenty of fresh lemon.
Zesty and full of herbal flavor, this dressing works well with salad, of course! But you can also use it to marinate meats and vegetables or as a finishing sauce for grilled proteins.
Ingredients
Quickly combine these easy-to-find ingredients for a simple dressing that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Red Wine Vinegar – This type of vinegar gives the dressing its classic acidic component and pretty color.
- Fresh Lemon – Zesting the lemon before juicing it will make it easier to peel off the skin.
- Dijon Mustard – Dijon mustard gives the dressing its tangy zip.
- Fresh Garlic – Use a microplane to make quick work of grating the garlic.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – This oil gives the dressing its smooth texture that makes it perfect for clinging to greens and other veggies.
- Fresh Oregano – Using fresh oregano lets the herb’s flavor shine in the dressing.
- Dried Mint – Mint gives the vinaigrette a fresh flavor.
- Coarse Kosher Salt – Salt brings out the goodness of the other ingredients.
- Ground White Pepper – While you can use black pepper, I like the floral notes of white pepper and the clean appearance it gives the vinaigrette.
Variations
Try some of these twists for a different flavor profile or consistency.
- Creaminess – Add a few dollops of Greek Yogurt for a creamy dressing. Or, blend in some avocado.
- Heat – Give it a spicy kick with some crushed red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper powder.
- Nuttiness – Stir in some tahini for a little nutty flavor.
- Vinegar – Swap out some or all of the red wine vinegar for balsamic.
- Brininess – Add capers, olives, or anchovies for briny flavor.
What To Serve With Greek Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
This Greek vinaigrette is perfect for drizzling over salads or tossing into pasta salad. You can also use it to add flavor to rice, couscous, or roasted potatoes.
It’s also a great marinade for chicken, pork, and seafood. Or, you can simply use it as a dipping sauce for fresh vegetables, focaccia bread, or garlic knots.
How to Make Greek Dressing
It couldn’t be easier to make this vinaigrette!
- Combine. Add the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, zest, Dijon mustard, and garlic into the bowl of a food processor and blend until completely combined.
- Add olive oil. While continuing to blend, slowly add the olive oil to the red wine vinegar mixture until it thickens and is combined.
- Add seasonings. Pour in the herbs, salt, and pepper, and pulse until they are evenly dispersed.
- Serve and store. Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container or mason jar and refrigerate. If it separates when stored, simply whisk it or shake it back together.
Storage and Freezing
This dressing stores well so you can keep it in the fridge or freezer for when you need it. Just remember to give it a good stir or shake before you serve it.
How to Store Greek Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container or jar and store it in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Can I Freeze Greek Dressing?
Freeze the dressing in a freezer-safe container or in an ice cube tray for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Common Questions About Greek Vinaigrette Dressing
Greek vinaigrette is a red wine vinegar-based dressing with olive oil, lemon, Dijon mustard, garlic, mint, and oregano.
Italian dressing often contains basil and parsley and has a slightly more mellow flavor than Greek dressing.
Vinaigrette is a combination of olive oil and vinegar as well as other herbs and seasonings. Balsamic is a type of vinegar.
More Dressing and Sauce Recipes
If you know me, you know how much I love a good homemade sauce. Here are some of my favorites.
Greek Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 fresh lemon juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove fresh garlic grated
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
- Combine the red wine vinegar, lemon juice and zest, Dijon mustard and garlic in a small food processor in tall sided measuring cup that will fit a small immersion blender. Blend well.
- Slowly pour in the olive oil whisk blending or whisking to make an emulsification.
- When combined, add the oregano, mint, salt and pepper and give a few more pulses or whisks.
- Use on your favorite Greek salad. If you don’t use it right away, it may separate. Shake or whisk when ready to use.
- If you have tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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