Greek Salad Dressing

This Greek Salad Dressing recipe is a must-try! It's made with fresh lemon, olive oil, and oregano - simple yet delicious. Perfect for daily salads.

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• Recipe Highlights
• What is Ladolemono (Greek Salad Dressing)?
• Greek Dressing Ingredients
• How to Make Greek Salad Dressing
• Greek Dressing Variations
• Storage Instructions
• How to Serve Greek Dressing
• Greek Dressing Recipe

If you are looking for a fruity dressing, try my raspberry vinaigrette or if you are in the mood for something creamy, try my creamy vinaigrette recipe.

Recipe Highlights

• Simple ingredients. All you need to make this simple Greek-style dressing is lemon, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Easy to make. The process is straightforward. Add the seasonings and whisk everything together.
• Versatile. Add fresh basil or fresh thyme. Pour this ladolemono over salads, or marinate chicken or fish in it.

What is Ladolemono (Greek Salad Dressing)?

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

Also, it's amazing how simple yet satisfying this dressing can be. 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.

How to Make Greek Salad Dressing

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 Variations

The base of this Greek dressing has a solid foundation. Play around with some herbs. My favorite is oregano and mint.

Here are other herbs to consider:

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

Storage Instructions

Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to a week if dried herbs are used, and up to 3 days if fresh herbs are used.

How do you emulsify ingredients like olive oil and lemon juice?

• You can use a common technique called whisking to emulsify ingredients like olive oil and lemon juice.
• Start by adding the lemon juice to a bowl or container. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while vigorously whisking the mixture.
• The whisking action helps to break down the oil into tiny droplets, allowing it to combine with the lemon juice and create a stable emulsion.

How to Serve Greek Dressing

Enjoy the easy Greek dressing with nearly any salad like my beet salad with goat cheese, or my steak salad with quick pickled fennel.

It also works as a quick and easy citrusy marinade for chicken or fish.

More Salad Dressings and Vinaigrette Recipes

• Creamy Vinaigrette Recipe
• Ladolemono Vinaigrette
• Raspberry vinaigrette
• Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette