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
- 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
- Add the oregano, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl.
- Add the lemon juice. Stir to dissolve the salt.
- Slowly add olive oil while whisking until a smooth, pale yellow dressing forms.
- Pour the Greek dressing over any salad.
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.
Greek Dressing Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: about ½ cup 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Greek dressing is made with simple ingredients like lemon, olive oil, and oregano, and is also known as Ladolemono.
Ingredients
- 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
- Add the oregano, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl.
- Add the lemon juice. Stir to dissolve the salt.
- Slowly add olive oil while continuously whisking until a smooth, pale yellow dressing forms.
- 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
Miranda says
What a simple recipe. It was really good. I added dried mint instead of oregano, it was really nice.
Nicole says
This Greek dressing is sooooo good! Thanks for sharing, Ashley. 😊
Kim says
I made this greek dressing for a chickpea salad. It was really good 👍.
Ashley says
That sounds delicious, Kim!
Greg says
It says that I can marinate chicken in it. For how long?
Ashley says
Hi Greg,
I'd double the recipe and marinate it for no longer than 4 hours.