Name: Homemade Greek Salad Dressing with Red Wine Vinegar
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup olive oil; ½ cup red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons oregano (dried); 2 teaspoons parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon salt

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This easy homemade Greek salad dressing comes together in just 5 minutes with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and pantry spices. Simply throw the ingredients in the jar and give it some shakes for a tasty dressing on your Greek salad! It also makes a flavorful marinade for vegetables, chicken, pork, and lamb.

Greek salad dressing in a jar next to a Greek salad and pita bread with a lemon off to the side

"No need to buy Greek salad dressing again! This was so flavorful yet super simple."

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Quick Look: Homemade Greek salad dressing
Ingredient notes and substitutions
Flavor option
How to make it from scratch
Watch how to make Greek dressing
How long will homemade Greek salad dressing last in the fridge?
Ways to use Greek salad dressing
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Quick Look: Homemade Greek salad dressing

⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
🫒 Main Ingredients: Olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, and pantry seasonings 🥗 Use in: Greek salads, pasta salads, grilled vegetables, and marinades
🫙 Make Ahead: Yes! Keeps up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator
⭐ Difficulty: Easy

Homemade salad dressings are incredibly better in flavor than store-bought dressings. This flavorful dressing is no exception.

It can be made in 5 minutes with ingredients you likely have on hand in your pantry, without the loaded with the hidden sugars and preservatives that store brand rivals are made with.

Try it on your next green salad! Enjoy! Xoxo~Katie.

Ingredients for Greek salad dressing: olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, oregano, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt

Ingredient notes and substitutions

To make this traditional Greek salad dressing recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

Extra virgin olive oil- Because olive oil is the main ingredient, choose one with a flavor you enjoy. A good quality extra virgin olive oil makes a noticeable difference.
red wine vinegar- This is what gives the dressing the signature tangy flavor. Try to choose a good quality red wine vinegar. I do not recommend substituting with a different vinegar.
onion powder- Fresh onions can be overpowering. Onion powder blends smoothly without overpowering the dressing. Save the fresh onions for you salad and use onion powder for this Greek vinaigrette.
oregano- I like dried oregano for this dressing, but you can use fresh oregano. Don't skip on this spice! This is what gives it the Greek flavor.
Dijon mustard- Dijon adds a subtle tanginess and helps emulsify the dressing so the oil and vinegar stay blended longer. Do not substitute with yellow mustard as it will change the flavor.
parsley- Fresh or dried parsley will work great for this dressing.
garlic powder-I think fresh garlic is a little overpowering in this recipe, but if you love garlic, you can use fresh garlic.
salt

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Flavor option

Many Greek vinaigrette recipes call for fresh lemon juice. I do not use lemon in this recipe. My Greek church cookbooks use red wine vinegar instead of lemon. It is also how they make the Greek dressings here locally at the restaurants. For me, lemon juice can be overpowering. However, if you prefer the lemon flavor, substitute red wine vinegar with lemon juice.

How to make it from scratch

Making homemade Greek dressing is so easy! Follow these two simple steps.

Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, onion powder, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, and salt to a jar.
Give it a good shake until completely mixed.

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How long will homemade Greek salad dressing last in the fridge?

Store dressing in an airtight container, mason jar, or glass jar and refrigerate. The homemade Greek salad dressing will last up to two weeks in the refrigerator. However, olive oil does solidify once chilled. Allow the dressing to reach room temperature once ready to use.

Greek Salad dressing with a squeezed lemon to the side on a wooden board

Ways to use Greek salad dressing

This classic Greek salad dressing's tangy flavor can be used several different ways! Try it on the following:

Greek Salad-Drizzle this classic Greek vinaigrette over a fresh salad made of lettuce, juicy tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, red onion, and rich feta. Pair it with pita bread and homemade tzatziki sauce for a delicious meal!
Greek chicken pita-Fill a pita with grilled Greek chicken, lettuce, tomato, and feta cheese, then drizzle this simple dressing for the completion of flavor.
Tomato cucumber salad-This is a perfect dressing to flavor a tomato and cucumber salad.
Greek Pasta Salad- Drizzle it over your favorite Greek pasta salad.
Veggie Chickpea Salad-Toss chickpeas, parsley, red onion, and tomatoes in this tangy dressing for a delicious side dish or a light meal.
Marinade- Use it as a marinade for vegetables, pork, chicken, or lamb kabobs.
Drizzle it over grilled vegetables for an extra punch of fresh flavor.

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