Greek Spice Rub or Salad Dressing
Elevate your Mediterranean-inspired meals with this versatile Greek Spice Rub or Salad Dressing recipe, ready in just 5 minutes! Featuring a fragrant blend of dried oregano, thyme, basil, and warm spices like cinnamon and allspice, this mix bursts with bold flavors. Use it as a dry rub to perfectly season chicken, lamb, or fish, or transform it into a zesty Greek salad dressing with the addition of olive oil and fresh lemon juice. This simple, customizable spice blend is a must-have in your kitchen to add authentic Greek flair to meats, salads, or roasted veggies. Perfect for meal prep and easy to store, this recipe brings convenience and flavor to every dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Dried oregano
- 1 tablespoons Dried thyme
- 1 tablespoons Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Ground garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cups Extra-virgin olive oil (optional for dressing)
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice (optional for dressing)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine dried oregano, thyme, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk or stir the mixture until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
For a Greek spice rub: Use the mix as a dry rub for chicken, lamb, or fish before grilling or baking. Store any unused spice rub in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
For a Greek salad dressing: In a medium bowl or mason jar, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the spice rub with the olive oil and fresh lemon juice until emulsified. Drizzle over salads or use as a marinade for meats or roasted vegetables.
Taste and adjust salt or seasoning for both the rub or dressing, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.3 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2366 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 193 mg | 4% | |
*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.
