This Easy Greek Dressing can be whipped up in only 5 minutes and can transform the plainest of salads. Made with vinegar, olive oil, garlic and herbs it tastes incredible and will keep well for weeks!
Traditional Greek Dressing
Greek dressing is traditionally a vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, dried herbs and garlic. It’s light but packs a punch of flavor and is the perfect way to jazz up any plain old boring salad. Homemade dressings taste so much better and are so much healthier than store bought dressings that rely mostly on canola oil, soybean oil, or other highly refined and inflammatory oils as a base.
For this homemade Greek dressing recipe, a hefty dose of raw garlic and some Dijon mustard add spicy bold flavor and a little maple syrup gives the lightest hint sweetness to balance it out. It tastes so delicious and, best of all, takes only 5 minutes to whip up!
This dressing is not only great on salad but can be used in so many other ways. I use it to marinate my 3 Ingredient Greek Chicken and it adds so much flavor!
How to Make Easy Greek Dressing
Top Tips for Making the Best Easy Greek Dressing
- Make sure to whisk constantly whilst adding the olive oil in gradually and slowly so the dressing emulsifies and doesn’t separate.
- You can add in different dried herbs to suit your taste.
- You can also use honey instead of maple syrup.
- The garlic will settle at the bottom of the bottle, just make sure to shake it right before serving.
- Double, triple, or quadruple this recipe to make a double batch and you’ll have ready-made salad dressing whenever you need it.
- A great way to use this dressing is with my 3 Ingredient Greek Chicken it’s super easy and delicious!
- The dressing will store well in the fridge for weeks.
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
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Whisk together all ingredients except oil.
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Gradually add oil, whisking constantly, to form an emulsion.
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Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
- Make sure to whisk constantly whilst adding the olive oil in gradually and slowly so the dressing emusfilies and doesn't split.
- You can add in different dried herbs to suit your taste.
- You can also use honey instead of maple syrup.
- You'll notice that the garlic will settle at the bottom of the bottle, just make sure to shake it before serving.
- Double, triple, or quadruple this recipe to make a double batch and you'll have ready-made salad dressing whenever you need it.
- A great way to use this dressing is with my 3 Ingredient Greek Chicken it's super easy and delicious!
- The dressing will store well in the fridge for weeks.
Adapted from: Ina Garten
Try this with my 3-Ingredient Greek Chicken!
I love the color of this Greek dressing! All the flavors sound divine together and I am officially hungry – for Greek food!
Thanks!
Greek dressing is one of my favorite dressings. I love to soak up the leftover dressing from my salad with a piece of bread.
YUM!
A good greek salad sounds incredible right now! I love homemade dressings, because store-bought ones never taste quite right (even when the ingredients look okay at first glance). Thanks for the recipe! I can’t wait to try it.
I agree – now that I make my own dressings, I don’t have a taste for the store bought stuff!
We can’t get enough Greek Salad in our house lately. I will be trying your dressing. It looks delicious!
I hope you guys love it, Colleen!
I love the flavors in a greek dressing. Who buys dressings anymore when you can make your own.
Dijon and garlic add so much flavor to any thing! I am so looking forward to making a big Greek salad this weekend and enjoying it with your dressing!!
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I also think homemade salad dressing is so much better for you than store-bought! This Greek dressing sounds delicious I don’t think I have ever used white balsamic. Have to look out for it!
I agree! The white balsamic has a little lighter flavor than traditional Balsamic, but either can be used in the recipe.
Wow the color is really amazing. Looks so flavorful and delicious. I’m saving this recipe to give it a try. This dressing is perfect addition to spring salads.
Awesome – enjoy!
Love a good Greek dressing and homemade is the best! Looks absolutely delicious and I happen to have all the ingredients in hand to give it a try. Thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome!
I love this easy Greek dressing. I need give it as it is great idea use it in summer salad. Greek salad are my favorite.
I hope you love it, Swathi!
I love the sound of this fresh dressing! The Dijon with the balsamic sounds especially good paired together. This sounds perfect for summer salads.
Thanks so much, Jenni.
I love that bright yellow color! What an easy recipe for Greek dressing!
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I love how simple yet flavorful this dressing is, and I already have all the ingredients on hand. This will definitely come in handy with all the summer salads I love making. Thanks for sharing!
Enjoy, Amanda! š
It is amazing how quickly you can whip something like this delicious dressing! Definitely a must-have recipe!
Thanks, April! It really is quick and easy!
This is such a great dressing recipe that can make any salad more exotic in flavors. I loved its bright color.
Thanks, Lathiya. š