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Creamy Greek Salad Dressing

Creamy Greek Salad Dressing

This Creamy Greek Salad Dressing bursts with authentic Mediterranean flavors, combining fresh herbs, tangy lemon, and a rich yet smooth texture. Made with Greek yogurt and feta cheese, it offers a luscious creaminess balanced by bright lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. Perfect for elevating salads, serving as a dip, or marinating dishes, this dressing is simple to prepare, versatile, and wholesome, delivering a vibrant taste of Greece in every spoonful.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: About 3/4 cup 1x

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Water, 1-2 tablespoons (optional, to adjust consistency)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Combine the Greek yogurt and crumbled feta cheese in a mixing bowl. Mash the feta slightly with a fork to blend it thoroughly, creating a smooth and salty foundation.
  2. Add fresh and dry ingredients: Stir in fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, and honey or maple syrup. These additions bring brightness, herbaceous flavor, and a touch of sweetness to balance the acidity.
  3. Incorporate olive oil: Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing, achieving a creamy and silky texture.
  4. Season and adjust consistency: Season the dressing with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. If the dressing is too thick, whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to reach your desired pourable consistency.
  5. Chill and meld flavors: Cover the dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen before serving.

Notes

  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt for optimal creaminess.
  • Always use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
  • Add salt gradually, as feta cheese adds natural saltiness.
  • Chill the dressing before serving to enhance the flavor meld.
  • For an ultra-smooth texture, briefly blend all ingredients in a food processor instead of whisking.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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