Easy Greek Salad Dressing – Homemade & Ready in 5 Mins

Name: Greek Salad Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2/3 cups extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard; 1 minced garlic clove; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

This healthy homemade Greek dressing is a must-have pantry staple 👇👇

Greek salad dressing recipe in a mason jar with cucumber tomato salad dressing in the background.

Recipe Overview

This healthy homemade recipe comes together in 5 minutes with simple pantry staples-and makes every salad taste restaurant-worthy.

Perfect for easy weeknight recipes and meal prep
Doubles as a marinade or drizzle for roasted veggies
No preservatives-just bold, fresh flavor
Kid-approved and totally family friendly

A mason jar with greek salad dressing recipe.

Recipe Ingredients

⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar - or use apple cider or white wine vinegar
½ Tbsp Dijon mustard - helps the dressing emulsify
1 garlic clove, minced - or sub ¼ tsp garlic powder
2 tsp lemon juice - fresh or bottled both work
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil - optional, adds a slightly sweet herb note
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

How to Make Greek Salad Dressing 👇👇

This is one of those budget friendly recipes you can whip up anytime using basic ingredients already in your kitchen.

A bowl of greek salad dressing ingredients.

STEP 1: Combine Ingredients

Add ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp dried basil, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper to a bowl or mason jar.

Step 2: Mix or Shake

Whisk well or seal the jar and shake until fully combined and slightly creamy.

Step 3: Taste and Adjust

Taste the dressing. Add extra lemon juice if you like it brighter or ½ tsp maple syrup if you want it a bit sweeter.

Step 4: Store

Pour into an airtight container like a mason jar. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Shake before each use.

Pouring dressing on top of greek pasta salad recipe.

Recipe Tips

Use good quality olive oil for the best flavor
Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend
Add a spoonful of Greek yogurt for a creamier texture
Store in a mason jar for easy meal prep access

Mistakes to Avoid

Skipping the mustard-this helps the dressing stay blended
Overpowering with too much lemon
Using bitter or old garlic
Not tasting before storing-adjust salt or acid to your liking

Variations & Substitutions

Add fresh herbs like parsley or dill
Swap in balsamic vinegar for a deeper, sweeter flavor
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
Stir in 2 Tbsp of Greek yogurt for a creamy dressing

How to Store Leftovers

Store in an airtight mason jar in the fridge for up to 1 week
Shake well before using
For longer storage, freeze in an ice cube tray, then transfer cubes to a freezer bag
Great for quick grabs during busy weeknight dinners

What to Serve With This Dressing

This dressing goes way beyond just salad-try it with these quick dinner ideas:

SALADS - Make a simple Greek salad or using fresh tomatoes, crispy cucumbers, briny kalamata olives, sliced red onion and feta cheese. Or use it in this Greek cucumber salad. It's also delicious on a simple green salad or in meal prepped mason jar salads.
PASTA SALAD - Drizzle it onto our Greek pasta salad recipe.
MARINADE - Use it as a chicken marinade or salmon marinade.
ROASTED VEGGIES - Toss with chopped carrots, broccoli, cauliflower or potatoes and bake until crispy to create roasted veggies.

Hand holding a mason jar with greek salad dressing with bowl of pasta salad in background.

FAQs

Can I use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic?

Yes-use ¼ tsp garlic powder if that's what you have on hand.

What's a good vinegar swap?

Try apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.

How long does it last?

Up to 1 week in the fridge. Just give it a good shake before using.

Is this good for meal prep?

Yes! This dressing is perfect for meal prep salads and lasts all week.

Recipe Overview

Recipe Ingredients