Whole30 Greek Vinaigrette

Elevate your salads and marinades with this zesty Whole30 Greek Vinaigrette, a quick and flavorful dressing that's perfect for paleo, Whole30, and clean-eating lifestyles. Made with heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, and a touch of fresh lemon juice, this vinaigrette gets its robust Greek-inspired flavor from a blend of aromatic dried herbs like oregano, basil, and thyme, along with a kick of garlic and red pepper flakes. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing is not only Whole30 compliant but also free from added sugars and artificial ingredients. Perfect for drizzling over fresh greens, roasted vegetables, or grilled chicken, this homemade vinaigrette will bring vibrant Mediterranean flair to your meals while keeping things wholesome and simple.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard (Whole30 compliant)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Whisk together until well blended.

Step 2

Add minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the bowl. Whisk again to combine all the dry ingredients evenly.

Step 3

Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking. This will help emulsify the vinaigrette for a smoother consistency.

Step 4

Add the water and whisk again, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 5

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to taste.

Step 6

Transfer the vinaigrette to a sealable jar or bottle for storage.

Step 7

Shake the vinaigrette well before each use as separation may occur.

Step 8

Serve over your favorite salad or use as a marinade for chicken or vegetables to add a burst of Greek-inspired flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(256.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	999.6

Total Fat 112.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1287.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 6.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 1.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 59.6mg	0%
Iron 1.7mg	0%
Potassium 146.8mg	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: 97.0%

Protein: 0.4%

Carbs: 2.6%