Greek Salad Dressing Recipe
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Jul 14, 2025 
Best Greek Salad Dressing Recipe – This easy homemade Greek Vinaigrette takes only 5 minutes to make, and is a deliciously tangy dressing to make the best Greek Salad!
Why We Love Greek Salad Dressing
There’s nothing better than a hearty salad for a refreshing lunch or dinner.
A great salad should include lots of crispy fresh veggies, crunchy toppings, a hint of cheese, or other goodies… And, of course, it has to have a well-seasoned dressing to tie all of those yummy components together.
I adore big, bright Mediterranean flavors in my salads. These typically include a balance between salty and sour tastes, with generous amounts of garlic and feta cheese for serious deliciousness. Each bite is incredibly satisfying but leaves you wanting more!
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
We have posted several Greek-inspired dishes on the site, like our Zesty Greek Pasta Salad, Greek Lasagna (Pastitsio), Zesty Greek Chicken Marinade, and this fabulous Greek Orzo Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette. Today, we are sharing an authentic recipe for the Perfect Greek Salad Dressing. It’s easy to make, and so good that you’ll want to make every salad from now on a Greek salad!
Classic Greek Vinaigrette is bright and tangy. Oil, vinegar, and mustard combine beautifully with lemon and spices, making a dressing that is rather thin and light but also quite bold. And while this Greek dressing adds vibrant seasonings and a great bite to the salad bowl, it does so without overpowering the freshness and flavors of the other salad ingredients.
It is made with just a handful of simple, gluten-free pantry staples, and even stays good for up to 3 weeks in the fridge.
Ingredients You Need
You will love how basic the ingredients list is for making the best Greek Salad Dressing. Together they create a wonderfully refreshing and tasty crave-able vinaigrette.
Here’s everything you need to make the Perfect Greek Dressing Recipe:
- Extra-virgin olive oil – a must-have for authentic Greek dressing
- Lemon – fresh lemon juice and zest add great acidity
- Red wine vinegar – adds a hint of intriguing sour taste to the dressing
- Dijon Mustard – tangy and slightly savory
- Dried Oregano – for a taste of Mediterranean flavor
- Garlic – again, an essential for Greek cuisine!
- Crumbled Feta – feel free to leave out for a vegan vinaigrette
- Salt and Pepper – just a dash of each to finish
You can also include other seasonings in this Greek Dressing recipe. Crushed red pepper adds a kick of heat, and try garlic powder for extra garlic-y goodness.
Or, a bit of honey (or agave to make vegan-friendly) is delicious for a sweeter Greek vinaigrette!
How to Make Greek Vinaigrette
This Greek vinaigrette takes just a few minutes to make, with no cooking required! It’s easy to prepare ahead of time and keeps well in the fridge for up to a few weeks until you’re ready to enjoy. Plus, you can cover and refrigerate it for up to 3 weeks.
Find the full Greek Dressing recipe with ingredient proportions, detailed instructions, and a video tutorial in the printable form below.
Best Greek Salad Dressing Recipe
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large juicy lemon zested and juiced (about ¼ cup)
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta optional
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Set out a pint jar. Place the oil, lemon juice and zest, vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, and minced garlic in the jar.
- Cover and shake well to emulsify. Add the crumbled feta, if using, and shake again.
- Taste, then add salt and pepper as needed. (I usually add about ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If stored in a proper airtight container (like a mason jar) it can last for up to three weeks in the fridge.
Greek vinaigrette is divine for Mediterranean-inspired salads. Keep it classic, poured over a pile of greens with pickled vegetables, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese. Alternatively, use this dressing to make a fresh Horiatiki (also known as Greek Village Salad) or Antipasto Salad with Spinach.
We recommend that you enjoy a hearty salad with Greek dressing as a side to Zesty Gyros, Lamb Burger with Tabbouleh, or Greek Lemon Chicken Soup.
This dressing also makes a terrific marinade for authentic Grilled Salmon Salad and Grilled Vegetables.
I love using it as a tasty, simple dip for fresh veggies and crackers, perfect for an afternoon snack.
I am in love with this greek dressing, it tastes just like the dressing from my favorite restaurant!
This salad was absolutely delicious! I will try with less garlic. This salad is perfect for dinner. Thanks Sommer!
This is so much better than anything from the store! So easy to make at home!
This is such a perfect salad dressing! Love how flavorful it is.
This is the most delicious dressing. I try to keep some in my fridge at all times!
As close to getting greek restaurant dressing as any other recipe out there!