Heart-Healthy Classic Greek Salad Dressing

Elevate your salads with this Heart-Healthy Classic Greek Salad Dressing, a flavorful twist on traditional Greek dressing designed with your well-being in mind. Made with a vibrant blend of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh lemon juice, this dressing boasts a zesty tang and a creamy texture, thanks to Dijon mustard and a touch of honey. Infused with savory minced garlic, aromatic dried oregano, and a hint of freshly ground black pepper, it perfectly complements Greek salads loaded with crisp veggies, briny olives, and crumbly feta cheese. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make dressing is not only a wholesome choice but also a versatile companion for marinades or grain bowls. Whip up a batch, and enjoy the bold, Mediterranean flavors while nourishing your heart.

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 60 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 30 ml Red Wine Vinegar
• 15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 piece Garlic Clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the red wine vinegar and fresh lemon juice.

Step 2

Add minced garlic, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, honey, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl.

Step 3

Slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the mixture. This will help the ingredients blend well, creating a smooth and cohesive dressing.

Step 4

Continue whisking until all ingredients are fully incorporated, and the dressing has a slightly thickened consistency.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 6

Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle with a secure lid.

Step 7

Shake well before serving. Drizzle over your favorite salad, particularly Greek salads with mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, and feta cheese.

Step 8

Store any leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(120.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	517.5

Total Fat 57.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1279.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 5.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 3.3g
Protein 0.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 22.3mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 67.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 95.4%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 4.3%