Say goodbye to sad salads forever! This Greek salad dressing recipe is zingy and bright, and you likely have all the ingredients in your pantry already.
I first made this Greek salad dressing recipe to toss with a traditional Greek Salad, but once I had it on hand, I discovered that it tastes fantastic on so much more! It’s zingy, tangy, and bright – perfect for livening up side salads or making roasted veggies more exciting. The recipe calls for a handful of simple ingredients, so it’s easy to whip up at a moment’s notice. And once you’ve made it, it keeps for up to 5 days in the fridge!
If you ask me, everyone should have this Greek salad dressing recipe in their back pocket. Easy, healthy, and delicious, it’s just as at home on a weeknight grain bowl as it is on a special occasion salad. Try it once, and you’ll make it over and over.
Greek Salad Dressing Recipe Ingredients
You only need 7 ingredients to make this Greek salad dressing recipe! Chances are, you have them all in your pantry already:
- Red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard – They work together to give the dressing a bright, tangy flavor.
- Fresh garlic – For sharp depth of flavor.
- Dried oregano – It gives the dressing fresh, aromatic notes.
- Extra-virgin olive oil – It adds richness and mellows the sharp vinegar and mustard.
- And salt and pepper – To make all the flavors pop!
Whisk everything together in a small bowl, and season to taste. That’s it!
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
How to Use Greek Dressing
This Greek dressing recipe is really versatile, so have fun experimenting with different ways to use it. Here are a few of my favorites:
- On my easy Greek Salad! I love how the tangy dressing plays off the fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, bell pepper, rich feta cheese, and briny kalamata olives.
- On my Cucumber Tomato Salad. Can you tell that this dressing tastes great with tomatoes and cucumbers?
- On my Italian Chopped Salad. Substitute this Greek salad dressing for the lemon vinaigrette.
- On any green salad. Drizzle it over your favorite greens to make a tasty side salad, or add croutons, roasted chickpeas, hard boiled eggs, and/or chopped fresh veggies to make it a meal.
- On roasted veggies. Spoon it onto roasted cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, fennel, or potatoes after they come out of the oven.
- On grilled veggies. I love drizzling Greek salad dressing over grilled zucchini, potatoes, asparagus, corn, or grilled veggie skewers.
- Or on cooked grains, beans, or lentils. Toss cooked lentils, white beans, farro, or quinoa with Greek dressing and fresh herbs to make a hearty side dish.
How do you like to use Greek salad dressing? Let me know in the comments!
More Favorite Dressings and Sauces
If you love this dressing, try one of these dressing or sauce recipes next:
- Cilantro Lime Dressing
- Lemon Vinaigrette
- Homemade Caesar Dressing
- Green Goddess Dressing
- Vegan Ranch Dressing
- Coleslaw Dressing
- Tahini Sauce (4 ways!)
- Basil Pesto + Variations
Greek Salad Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano, more for sprinkling
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
- Use it to make Greek Salad or see many more serving suggestions in the blog post above.
Love this. How long will it last int he fridge after making?
Yummy ? I will definitely do the Greek salad dressing.
Love your recipes, use many of them. The greek salad dressing is perfectly balanced. Everyone asks for your recipe. Simple, healthy, delicious. You got it. thanks ?
I’m so glad it’s been a hit!
This was so delicious! My new favorite dressing. The only problem is not eating it all at one time!
I’m so glad you loved it!
We loved this dressing! I was cautious at first from the strong smell of vinegar, but it tasted amazing on our fresh Greek salad. Thank you!
Hi Natalie, I’m so glad you loved the dressing!
Hello! Do you refrigerate your dressing? I made this a day or two ago and it was delicious! But went to pull it out of the fridge today, and it had solidified. It got back with some mixing, but looking back at the ingredient list I’m not sure it needs to be refrigerated.
Hi Danielle, I refrigerate it and then leave it out at room temp for 15 or so minutes to let it liquify before using. Give it a shake, and it’ll be ready to go.
I love this recipe. Thank you. Could you buy chance list the nutrition facts?
Hi Dawn, I’m so glad you love the recipe! We don’t typically calculate nutrition facts for our recipes. To get an estimate, I recommend using an online nutrition calculator like MyFitnessPal.
No lwmon? I was surprised to see no lemon juice in this recipe. Doesn’t Greek dressing typically include the juice of one lemon?
That’s the difference between Italian and Greek dressings.
Sheila, you are correct that Greek dressing typically has both, but this one is different!
Visited Greece this year and found this recipe just like the wonderful salads we consumed. You must start with high quality olive oil, best from Greece or Italy. Stay away from blends.
Hi Bob, I’m so glad you loved the salad!
Just made this. Just whisked it and the smell is absolutely wonderful. I can hardly wait. I’m going to put it on my salad which is lettuce free and may not have only the Greek ingredients in it but it has a lot of nice fresh veggies in it that are nice chunks and I’m gonna add my Kalamata olives at the end. Just buy the wonderful smell that I’m getting from this in the bowl before it’s on the salad. I am quite sure this is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thank you so much love and lemons because it is just one more amazing recipe that you provided to people like me who have no clue.
Hi, I’m so glad you loved the dressing!
I had been to the farmers market and had had all the makings of a nice horiatiki (Greek salad without lettuce).
This dressing was perfect and I will definitely make again.
Hi Vicki, I’m so glad you loved it!
So good. And so easy. Thank you!
So glad you loved it!
Wanted a different spin on a pasta salad. Used this recipe doubled for the cucumber tomato black and green olives artichoke hearts red onion green peppers pepperoni tri color rotini pasta with shredded Parmesan cheese. Husband who doesn’t care for pasta salad or artichoke said it was amazing. Will definitely keep this dressing recipe in my rotation.
It sounds delicious!
I’ve made an orzo salad with tomato onion, cucumber, feta and olives. Delicious!!!
I’m glad you enjoyed the dressing!
Please can you clarify if the tbsp. Of lemon juice/ wine vinegar in the recipe is for the dressing only? Seems a little unclear
Hi Alex, the dressing has 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar.
made the dressing for a greek salad-it was delicious! shared some of the salad and dressing with an elderly neighbor and he said it was” super”
I’m glad everyone enjoyed it!
I made this to go over a “cold tortellini Greek salad” for a dinner party tonight. The little sample I tried was fantastic!!! I’ll let you all know what my guests think of it. Thanks for sharing! Definitely keeping this recipe
I hope it was a hit!
Really good! I add a squeeze a lemon and a bit of sugar. We use it for dressing, marinade, dip. We can’t get enough of it!
I’m so glad you’ve loved it!
So good. Made this with lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, tomato, and onion. My toddler even loved it. Thanks for sharing it!! Will be keeping this for future use! God Bless
I’m so glad it was a hit!
Loved the Greek salad dressing, so easy and so tasty, will keep this recipe as a staple for use with other things! Thankyou x