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    Home » Dressing, Dip & Sauce » Easy Greek Salad Dressing (Small Batch)

    Easy Greek Salad Dressing (Small Batch)

    Published: May 12, 2021 · Modified: May 13, 2022 by Jacqueline Meldrum · 10 Comments

     An easy Greek salad dressing with all the flavours of Greece. Drizzle over salads, mix through pasta salad or add to your salad wrap or pitta to add a delicious zing.

    Easy Greek Salad Dressing

    EASY GREEK SALAD DRESSING (SMALL BATCH) 

     
     
    I never buy bottled salad dressing as it's so easy and quick to make, like this Easy Greek Salad Dressing.
     
    It's super quick to make and tastes fab, with all those summery Greek flavours.
     
    It's got a lovely zing from the lemon and vinegar.
     
    Whip a batch up and keep it in the fridge until you need it.
     
    The flavours just get better.
     
     
     
    empty jam jar

    JAM JAR SALAD DRESSING

     
    If I'm just making enough dressing for two salads (my son won't try salad dressing), I make it up in a small glass and mix it with a fork.
     
    I know, classy right?
     
    If I'm making enough for a few salads, I'll make it in a old, clean jam jar and keep it in the fridge until I'm ready to use it.
     
    So next time you finish a jar of jam, mayo or pickle, wash that jar, remove the label and set it aside for your salad dressing.
     
     
    Oli and lemon juice in a jam jar

    HOW TO MAKE A GOOD SALAD DRESSING

     
     
    A good salad dressing should always start with the basics of oil and vinegar.
     
    After that, you can play about adding different flavours.
     
    Depending on what you add the dressing can be a vinaigrette style dressing or a creamy dressing.
     
     

    SALAD DRESSING TIPS

     
    1. The vinegar can be exchanged for other acidic ingredients like lemon juice or lime juice.
    2. Sometimes a salad dressing will have both vinegar and an acidic fruit juice.
    3. If you are adding a sweeter fruit juice like orange or mango, then I would suggest adding vinegar too for zing.
    4. Adding fruity zest adds even more flavour.
    5. To make a dressing creamy, you can mix in vegan plain yoghurt, vegan creme fraiche or vegan cream.
    6. You can also add dried or fresh herbs.
    7. Some people love crushed garlic in a dressing, but it's not for everyone.
    8. Add chilli flakes to give a bit of heat.
    9. Always remember to season your salad dressing with salt and pepper.
    10. Before you drizzle the dressing, have a taste to make sure you have the right balance of flavours.
    also try Vegan Russian Dressing
     
    Overhead shot of salad dressing in a glass jar

    WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE GREEK SALAD DRESSING

     
     
    You don't need any fancy ingredients to make a good Greek Salad Dressing. 
     
    I added fresh parsley this time, but I usually just use dried oregano, so add it if you like.
     
    • Olive oil
    • Lemon juice
    • White wine vinegar
    • Wholegrain mustard
    • Dried oregano
    • Fresh parsley (optional)
    • Salt & pepper
     

    HOW LONG WILL SALAD DRESSING KEEP?

     
     
    Keep fresh salad dressing in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
     
    Store it in a tightly sealed jam jar, glass bottle with a lid or an airtight container.
     
    Just take it out every time you need to dress a meal.
     
     
    Also try Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing (small batch).
     
     
    Vegan Greek Salad Wrap

    10 WAYS TO USE SALAD DRESSING

     
     
    Here are some ideas for using salad dressing:
     
    1. Drizzled over a salad
    2. Mixed through couscous 
    3. Drizzled in a salad wrap
    4. Drizzled in a salad pitta
    5. Mixed through cold pasta and vegetables for a pasta salad
    6. As a dressing for coleslaw instead of mayonnaise
    7. As a dressing for potato salad instead of mayonnaise
    8. Drizzled over roast vegetables
    9. Mix with plain yoghurt to make a dip for crisps (chips) or crunchy salad
    10. As a marinade for BBQ vegetable skewers
     
    also check out 20 Vegan Jam Jar Dressings& Creamy Vegan Sriracha Dip
     
     
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    An easy Greek salad dressing with all the flavours of Greece. Drizzle over salads, mix through pasta salad or add to your salad wrap or pitta to add a delicious zing.
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    📖 Recipe

    Greek Salad Dressing in a jam jar

    Easy Greek Salad Dressing

    Jacqueline Meldrum
    An easy Greek salad dressing with all the flavours of Greece. Drizzle over salads, mix through pasta salad or add to your salad wrap or pitta to add a delicious zing.
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    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Total Time 2 minutes mins
    Course Easy Vegan Dressing, Dip & Sauce Recipes
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 64 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar can be swapped with a different vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard you can use your favourite mustard
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • handful fresh parsley optional
    • salt and pepper to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Add all the ingredients to a clean jam jar and shake well to mix.
    • If you don't have a jam jar you can whisk in a jug or bowl or shake in a small airtight container.
    • Taste to check the balance of flavours and seasoning.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    • This salad dressing may be kept in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
    • It will keep for longer without fresh parsley.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6gCalories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Greek dressing, Russian dressing, salad dressing
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    Comments

    1. Bintu | Budget Delicious says

      May 13, 2021 at 8:58 am

      What a delicious sounding dressing! I am definitely going to have make a small batch of this for my salads!

      Reply
    2. Anonymous says

      May 13, 2021 at 9:02 am

      I have such amazing memories of Greek salads from our vacations in Greece. I will definitely try this dressing.

      Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      May 13, 2021 at 9:02 am

      Such great timing! I had planned a salad for lunch and I was just going to squeeze some lemon juice on it as I don't have any dressing. Jill

      Reply
    4. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      May 13, 2021 at 9:08 am

      We've not been to Greece but had many amazing Greek salads in the south of Cypris which is Greek. The dressing makes all the difference.

      Reply
    5. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      May 13, 2021 at 9:08 am

      Good timing indeed. Enjoy your lunch Jill.

      Reply
    6. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      May 13, 2021 at 9:08 am

      Good idea Bintu. Enjoy it on your salads.

      Reply
    7. Allyssa says

      May 13, 2021 at 11:03 am

      So glad to know new salad dressing! My family loves it and always ask me to make one for them, I think it's their new favorite! Thanks a bunch for sharing this!

      Reply
    8. Angela says

      May 13, 2021 at 1:42 pm

      Love this! The perfect little dressing for salads, wraps, grain bowls, anything! The combo of flavors is spot on. Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    9. Carrie Robinson says

      May 13, 2021 at 1:42 pm

      I just love Greek salad dressing! I have never made my own before. Totally going to have to try this recipe soon. 🙂

      Reply
    10. Danielle says

      May 13, 2021 at 1:43 pm

      I'm always looking for new ideas for salad dressing. This looks so yummy!

      Reply

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