Greek Vinaigrette Dressing
A slow stream of olive oil turns the tangy herb mixture into a smooth vinaigrette. Its bright lemon edge makes a bowl of greens feel ready for the table.

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Prep time10 min
Cook time0 min
Total time10 MINUTES
- Course
- Salads, Condiments
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean, Vegetarian
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 118
Ingredients
Dressing Base
- ⅔ cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
- 1 teaspoon basil (dried)
- 1 teaspoon thyme (dried)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (coarse, freshly ground)
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1⅔ cups extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Instructions
- Combine the Base: Add the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, basil, thyme, black pepper, and sugar to a blender.⅔ cup apple cider vinegar, ⅓ cup lemon juice, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp basil, 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp sugar
- Blend the Ingredients: Blend until the herbs are evenly incorporated and the sugar has dissolved.prepared dressing base
- Emulsify the Dressing: With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the vinaigrette becomes smooth and fully emulsified.1⅔ cups extra virgin olive oil
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Store: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. Shake well before serving.
Notes
- Fresh Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives the dressing its signature bright flavor and is worth the extra effort.
- Emulsify Slowly: Slowly streaming in the olive oil creates a creamy vinaigrette that stays blended longer.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temperature and shake well before serving.
- Serving Suggestions: Excellent on Greek salads, Southwest Quinoa Salad, roasted vegetables, pasta salads, chickpeas or grilled tofu.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Per 2 tablespoons
- Calories
- 118
- Carbohydrates
- 1 g
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fat
- 13 g
- Saturated Fat
- 2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 10 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 2 mg
- Potassium
- 12 mg
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Total Sugars
- 1 g
- Vitamin A
- 8 IU
- Vitamin C
- 2 mg
- Calcium
- 4 mg
- Iron
- 0.2 mg
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Airtight glass jar or bottle