Heart-Healthy Classic Greek Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this 'Heart-Healthy Classic Greek Salad Dressing,' a zesty homemade blend that strikes the perfect balance between flavor and nutrition. Made with antioxidant-rich extra virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, and a splash of fresh lemon juice, this dressing is as wholesome as it is delicious. Minced garlic, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey lend depth and complexity, while sea salt and freshly ground black pepper round out the flavor profile beautifully. Ideal for drizzling over crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onions, briny olives, and creamy feta, this Mediterranean-inspired dressing is quick to prepare in just 10 minutes and can be stored for up to a week. Discover how simple and satisfying homemade salad dressing can be with this vibrant and heart-healthy recipe!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the red wine vinegar and fresh lemon juice.
Add minced garlic, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, honey, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl.
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.
Continue whisking until all ingredients are fully incorporated, and the dressing has a slightly thickened consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle with a secure lid.
Shake well before serving. Drizzle over your favorite salad, particularly Greek salads with mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, and feta cheese.
Store any leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.1 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1280 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 67 mg | 1% | |
*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.
