My Healthy Greek Salad Dressing recipe is the perfect reason to stop buying bottled dressing. This 5 minute recipe the best healthy, low fat, clean eating, and sugar free salad dressing that pairs perfectly with any salad.
Healthy Greek Salad Dressing
I've really gotten away from buying bottled salad dressing in the past few years and starting making healthy salad dressing at home. Not saying I never do, but I've grown to enjoy mixing up my own and I like being able to control the ingredients in it. It's generally a lot healthier and a lot better for you. You can easily make a salad dressing with no sugar and fewer calories.
One of my favorite homemade creations is my Healthy Greek Salad Dressing. Can't you just imagine this on that plump baby spinach or fresh crunchy romaine? It's perfect with anything with Italian, Greek, or Meditteranean flavors.
Here's why you have to try this Healthy Greek Salad Dressing...
The ingredients for this Healthy Greek Salad Dressing are so incredibly simple and they are ones you might already have in your pantry. I keep them on hand all of the time. The best part about it this healthy dressing is clean eating AND a sugar free salad dressing.
Some of my favorites are this olive oil, this red wine vinegar, and these spices. With simple recipes like this, it's worth it to buy nice ingredients. The high-quality ingredients really make a big difference in this homemade Dressing.
Is Greek Salad Dressing Good for You?
Yes! Greek Salad Dressing is good for you because the base is olive oil, which used in moderation can be heart healthy. It's unsaturated fat that can help lower cholesterol. My salad dressing is healthier because it uses a bit less oil and more vinegar. It also doesn't contain preservatives that you might find in a packaged salad dressing.
Ingredients in Homemade Salad Dressing
- High Quality Olive Oil: I like to use a nice extra virgin olive oil for the base of my dressings. I choose a higher quality olive oil for salad dressings than I would use for roasting vegetables.
- High Quality Vinegar: I used a nice red wine vinegar for my dressing but white wine vinegar would also work.
- Spices: An Italian or Greek-inspired blend of spices is perfect for this recipe. I went with garlic, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
- Lemon: A fresh squeeze of lemon gives this dressing a bright and fresh flavor.
I make my version a little more heavy-handed on the vinegar to cut back on the oil. I find this ratio tastes amazing and makes this dressing healthier and more of a low fat greek dressing. You will also notice there is no sugar in my dressing making it a great sugar free salad dressing recipe.
The lemon and spices work together perfectly too.
How to Make a Healthy Greek Salad Dressing:
Here's an overview for making this healthy greek salad dressing at home but check the recipe card for full instructions.
- Gather all of your ingredients.
- Put them in a mason jar and shake them all together. You can also whisk it together in a bowl.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to a week
How do I store the dressing?
You can make a batch over the weekend and use it all week. I like to store mine in a mason jar so I can easily shake it up because it will split after sitting for a few minutes, just like at your favorite Greek restaurant.
It has worked great in this really fun salad dressing shaker!
What do I serve with salad dressing?
Serve this Healthy Greek Salad Dressing with fresh greens, piles of fresh summer veggies, or even over a fresh pasta salad. It would also work great as a marinade for fish, seafood, or chicken. Here are some recipes it would go well with too!
- Vegan Cobb Salad
- White Bean Salad
- Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad
- Salmon and Kale Salad
- Meditteranean Chickpea Salad
Variations You'll Also Love
Here are some other yummy additions to this healthy salad dressing.
- Feta
- White Wine Vinegar instead of Red Wine Vinegar
- Basil
- Fresh Herbs instead of Dried
- Dijon Mustard
- Substitute a Pre-Mixed Italian Seasoning Blend for the Individual Herbs
- Chopped Olives
This Healthy Greek Salad Dressing is a versatile, delicious, and useful recipe to know! It goes with so much and is so healthy, vegan, and sugar free. Plus you can whip it together in less than 5 minutes.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! As always, I'd love to hear what you think.
Other healthy salad dressings you’ll love…
- Homemade Lemon Tahini Dressing
- 5 Ingredient Basil Vinaigrette Dressing
- Healthy Homemade Green Goddess Dressing
- Healthy Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing
- The Easiest Homemade Salad Dressing {Video}
- Creamy & Healthy Thai Peanut Salad Dressing
- Greek Yogurt Chipotle Lime Ranch Dressing
- Healthy & Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing
- Healthy Red Wine Vinegar Dressing
- Healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment and a star rating ★ below. Make sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook too!
Healthy Greek Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup high quality extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup high quality red wine vinegar
- 1 large lemon, juiced (or 2 small ones)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt, adjust to personal taste
- ¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper, adjust to personal taste
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in an airtight container and shake to combine. You will need to re-shake before each time you serve it.
- Makes a big portion to use all week!
Notes
Nutrition
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Your turn!
Do you make or buy salad dressing?
If you buy, what's your favorite kind?
Cindy Patterson says
This is excellent! Full of flavor and very versatile. I used the remaining dressing and marinated tomatoes, onions and cucumbers. Taste great!
Awna J Evicks says
Does this need to be refrigerated? Please answer soon. Just made it.
JulieWunder says
Hi! I refrigerate mine because of the garlic and lemon! Hope you enjoy it.
Gigi Clark says
That sauce sounds delicious, will have to try it soon!
Angel Davis says
Is there nutritional info on this?
JulieWunder says
I haven't been doing that yet, but I will look into it!
Kim says
Does this need to be refrigerated?
Linda says
Hi Julie, thanks for getting back to me. I finally found mine and I'm making the dressing today for tomorrow's salad. Can't wait to try it. I too love vinegar so I'm going to take your advise. Hope you're enjoying your werkend. "TRY" to stay cool. Linda!
JulieWunder says
You too! Thanks Linda!
Kimmythevegan says
Oh does this ever look good! I haven't bought dressing in several years, but I am not very creative with my dressings. Sometimes I just spritz a bit of lemon juice. This sounds so flavourful, I love all of the spices. And I definitely like more vinegar than oil! Yum.
JulieWunder says
Yes! Never underestimate the power of a good lemon!
Miz Helen says
Beautiful color and great spices in the recipe! I really appreciate you sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope you have a great weekend!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
JulieWunder says
Thanks Miz Helen! I'm so glad you like it!
Colleen says
I can't imagine not making my own homemade dressing...this one sounds delicious! Happy Foodie FriDIY!
JulieWunder says
Hi Colleen! Yes, after you figure out how easy it is... you almost have to do it!
Farrah says
Yay for salad dressing that aren't super complicated! :]! This looks super tasty, and I think I actually have all the ingredients for it! <3
JulieWunder says
You should totally make it!
Linda says
This looks amazing. I can't wait to go out tomorrow to buy a mason jar. This dressing is a top priority. So much healthier than the pre made dressings you buy in the markets. Fresh Greek dressing on baby spinach. Sounds superb! Thanks Julie!!!
JulieWunder says
Hi Linda! I found some good ones for cheap at Micheals or Big Lots! I hope you enjoy this as much as I do... and remember I made mine pretty vinegar heavy-- so If you don't love vinegar you can adjust that a little.
Blane Sherer says
There is so much added to salad dressings
that it is a much if you can make your own.
Sounds good.
JulieWunder says
I agree! Thanks so much Blane!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
This looks so good Julie! I have gotten away from buying store-bought dressings too. It's so much healthier to make them yourself.
I'm going to make this and take it to my in-laws. They always use that sad looking dressing for pasta salads but this would be so much tastier and healthier!
JulieWunder says
Hi Mary Ellen! I totally agree. So much more flavor without all the garbage. Make sure to check back Thursday-- I have a really yummy pasta salad that uses this. 🙂 Apparently we're totally on the same wave length.
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
Can't wait to try this!
Thanks so much for linking up with us for #HealthyVeganFridays! I'm so glad you got the email (I'm happy it's working). I’m Pinning and sharing!
JulieWunder says
Hi Mary Ellen! Thanks for hosting and I'm so glad you liked the dressing. Have a great weekend.
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
Wanted to stop back and tell you we're featuring the dressing on HVF this week! It looks so good, can't wait to try!
JulieWunder says
Yay! That made my day yesterday. Thanks again!
Annmarie says
I prefer homemade salad dressing- this looks amazing!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Annmarie! I could not agree more!
eileen bouressa says
This sounds tasty. Can't wait to try it!
JulieWunder says
I hope you enjoy it Eileen! Thank you. xoxo
lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
I have never made my own dressing but u probably should. So much healthier than the store bought kind. This sounds tasty.
JulieWunder says
It's so easy Lacey! Give it a try! I also sometimes will just dress a salad with a good olive oil, vinegar, lemon, salt and pepper!
Paula F says
Will definitely give this a try, one of my favorites, also like to use this on our home made sub sandwichs!!
Thanks for sharing!
JulieWunder says
Ohhhhh now that sounds delish! Great idea! Thanks, Paula!