Description
This creamy Greek salad dressing recipe delivers a rich, tangy, and vibrant flavor using fresh ingredients like Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and oregano. Quick and easy to make, it enhances any salad with a smooth, luscious texture and authentic Mediterranean taste, perfect for family meals or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredients
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and red wine vinegar until smooth. These ingredients form the creamy, tangy foundation of your dressing.
- Add Garlic and Oregano: Mince the garlic clove and stir it in along with the dried oregano, ensuring the garlic’s aroma blends evenly and the herb’s earthiness shines through.
- Season to Taste: Gradually add salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting as you go to balance the acidity and amplify the other flavors without overpowering them.
- Optional Feta Addition: If desired, crumble feta cheese into the dressing and gently fold it in to enrich creaminess and add a delightful salty edge.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marry beautifully before serving over your salad.
Notes
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture and most authentic flavor.
- Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled for vibrant acidity.
- A quick whisk gives a rustic texture; use a blender for an ultra-smooth dressing.
- Adjust consistency by thinning with a little water or extra olive oil if it’s too thick.
- Allow the dressing to chill so the flavors intensify and blend evenly.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; stir before each use.
- Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes.
- This dressing is best served cold or at room temperature; reheating is not advised.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg