Description
Greek dressing from Mediterranean kitchens brings zesty Mediterranean flavors to salads and meals. Tangy olive oil, bright herbs, and classic ingredients create a simple yet delicious condiment you’ll crave on countless dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp honey or a pinch of sugar (optional, for balance)
Instructions
- Prepare Vessel: Select a compact, sealable glass container for crafting a robust Greek-style vinaigrette.
- Build Base Layers: Pour olive oil, red wine vinegar, and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the container, establishing a vibrant acidic foundation.
- Infuse Herbal Notes: Sprinkle dried oregano, crumbled basil leaves, and minced garlic to introduce complex Mediterranean aromatics.
- Season Dynamically: Add salt, black pepper, and a drizzle of honey to balance flavors, creating depth and nuanced sweetness.
- Emulsify Dressing: Seal the container and shake vigorously until ingredients transform into a smooth, unified vinaigrette.
- Refine and Store: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then refrigerate. Before each use, shake thoroughly to recombine separated elements, ensuring maximum flavor intensity for up to one week.
Notes
- Shake Vigorously: Ensure ingredients are fully combined by shaking the container powerfully for 15-20 seconds to create a perfect emulsion.
- Select Quality Olive Oil: Choose extra virgin olive oil for authentic flavor and maximum health benefits, avoiding refined or processed varieties.
- Manage Garlic Intensity: Adjust garlic quantity based on personal preference – fresh minced garlic provides stronger flavor compared to garlic powder.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Transform the dressing into vegan-friendly version by replacing honey with agave nectar or maple syrup for similar sweetness profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg