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A jar of Greek Salad dressing surrounded by Greek Salad ingredients on a white marble and lemon slices

Honey Greek Salad Dressing

This Greek salad dressing recipe perfectly garlicky, tangy, bursting with oregano and sweetly balanced with honey.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword easy Greek Salad, Greek, Greek Salad, Greek salad dressing, Homemade Greek Salad, mediterranean, Salad dressing
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 935 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 1 large clove of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons of honey
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh oregano leaves
  • 2 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons of white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • pinch of black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon of minced Kalamata olives

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a container that has a lid. Seal the container tightly with the lid and shake the dressing vigorously for a few seconds until it emulsifies and becomes homogenous.
    All ingredients for the greek salad dressing are added in a glass jar
  2. Serve, or store in the fridge for up to a month. Shake well each time you use it.
    Greek salad dressing in a jar ready to use after shaking!

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Recipe Notes

How to Use Greek Salad Dressing

  • Drizzle it on salad or use it as a sauce on grilled or roasted fish, chicken or meat.
  • Add extra garlic and lemon juice to it and use it as a marinade or sauce like this Baked Salmon With Greek Dressing.
  • Add some sour cream or mayonnaise and turn it into a creamy dressing or sauce or spread it on your favorite sandwich like Mediterranean Turkey Sandwich. 
  • Add it to cream cheese and transform it into a dip like this Blue Cheese Sauce or Dip.
  • Toss it with potatoes, roast them and have a lovely side dish.
  • Just spare 3 minutes in the kitchen, double or triple this recipe and keep it in the fridge for a month. Just shake it again every time you use it.

A traditional Greek salad is made of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.

FAQ:

What's the difference between Greek Salad dressing and Italian salad dressing?

The two dressings have similar but different flavors. Greek dressing is heavy on oregano and has feta cheese actually in the sauce.

What does Greek salad dressing taste like?

It is a tangy vinaigrette with garlic and oregano flavors balanced out with honey for sweetness.

What can I use instead of vinegar in Greek salad dressing?

There really is no substitute for the vinegar. You can play around with different vinegars if you like, but to make a Greek salad dressing, you have to have vinegar and olive oil.

Nutrition Facts
Honey Greek Salad Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 935 Calories from Fat 738
% Daily Value*
Fat 82g126%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 1438mg63%
Potassium 77mg2%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 42g47%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 143IU3%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 249mg25%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.