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Lemon Greek Salad Dressing (Ladolemono)

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Greek Salad Dressing Recipe

If I could bottle one dressing to always keep on hand, it's this one.

This Greek salad dressing is what makes simple veggies taste like something you'd get at a Mediterranean café. It's bold, briny, and balanced. And once you make it at home, there's truly no going back to bottled.

As a Mediterranean recipe developer and home cook, who's constantly reaching for herbs, citrus, and olive oil, I've made a lot of vinaigrettes. This is the one that checks every box. It's flavorful and goes way beyond salad.

What is Ladolemono?

Ladolemono is a velvety mixture of freshly squeezed lemon juice and rich olive oil, an essential flavor profile in Greek cuisine.

It always surprises me how a few basic ingredients can turn into something this delicious. Here's what you'll need.

Greek Dressing Ingredients

Greek Dressing Ingredients
  • Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • Olive oil: Use a light or a rich, robust (my favorite) olive oil.
  • Oregano: For Earthiness.
  • Salt and pepper: Sea salt and coarse black pepper to see those beautiful specks in the dressing.

Recipe Details

Greek Dressing Process
  1. Add the oregano, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the lemon juice. Stir to dissolve the salt.
  3. Slowly add olive oil while whisking until a smooth, pale yellow dressing forms.
  4. Pour the Greek dressing over any salad.
Greek Dressing Recipe

Greek Dressing Variations

The base of this dressing is solid as-is, but it's easy to make it your own. Try experimenting with herbs—oregano is classic, and I love adding a bit of mint for freshness.

Here are other herbs to consider:

  • Thyme
  • Basil
  • Mint
  • Dill
  • Rosemary
  • Tarragon

Storage Instructions

If you have any leftovers, store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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Greek Dressing Recipe

Greek Dressing Recipe


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  • Author: Ashley
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: about ½ cup 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

This Greek dressing is made with simple ingredients like lemon, olive oil, and oregano, and is also known as Ladolemono.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅓ cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Add the oregano, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the lemon juice. Stir to dissolve the salt.
  3. Slowly add olive oil while continuously whisking until a smooth, pale yellow dressing forms.
  4. Pour the Greek dressing over any salad.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Diane Kochilas

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dressing
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Greek

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  1. Miranda says

    September 19, 2023 at 3:20 pm

    What a simple recipe. It was really good. I added dried mint instead of oregano, it was really nice.

    Reply
  2. Nicole says

    September 27, 2023 at 1:55 pm

    This Greek dressing is sooooo good! Thanks for sharing, Ashley. 😊

    Reply
  3. Kim says

    October 27, 2023 at 9:04 am

    I made this greek dressing for a chickpea salad. It was really good 👍.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      October 27, 2023 at 9:32 am

      That sounds delicious, Kim!

      Reply
  4. Greg says

    January 25, 2024 at 8:10 am

    It says that I can marinate chicken in it. For how long?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      January 25, 2024 at 8:12 am

      Hi Greg,
      I'd double the recipe and marinate it for no longer than 4 hours.

      Reply

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