This easy and delicious recipe for Greek Vinaigrette is super simple to make and is a delicious dressing or marinade! Made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Perfect for adding to salads or making Greek Chicken Thighs!
The Best Greek Vinaigrette Recipe
This super simple Greek Vinaigrette is so easy to make and can go with so many different foods – chicken, salmon, on a salad, on a gyro, on meatballs, the options are endless! It’s so easy to throw together and store in the fridge for any time you need it. We love using it in our Greek Chicken Salad, Greek Orzo Salad and Greek Chicken Meatballs !
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What You Will Need
- red wine vinegar & lemon juice: this provides the acidity in the vinaigrette.
- kosher salt & pepper: because you always have to spice it a little!
- spices (oregano + coriander + garlic powder + marjoram): love this combination of spices – they come together perfectly here!
- fresh garlic: everything is always better with some garlic in the mix.
- dijon mustard: this really helps round out the flavors here!
- avocado oil: this oil-based vinaigrette uses avocado oil, but you could most likely use olive oil if you prefer.
How To Make Greek Vinaigrette
The first steps to making this easy recipe are to measure out the basic ingredients and mix in a jar or small bowl.
Store in the fridge and give it a shake if it separates or serve immediately.
Best Ways To Use Greek Vinaigrette
The options for this homemade Greek Vinaigrette are endless, but some of our favorite recipes that use this amazing dressing are:
Storage
This homemade vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator for about 1 week. Since there are no binders in this vinaigrette, separation is completely natural. Just shake again before use.
Recipe FAQs
- How to use Greek vinaigrette as a marinade? This vinaigrette makes a delicious chicken marinade but you could also use it for pork too. Simply mix the ingredients together in a small bowl, pour it over your cut of meat, and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes. An ideal time frame for a marinade is a few hours. Just don’t let it go longer than 24 hours.
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Greek Vinaigrette Recipe (Greek Dressing)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 3/4 cup 1x
- Category: Dressing + Marinade
- Method: Counter Top
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Description
Our simple and delicious Greek Vinaigrette recipe is super easy to make and can be used as a salad dressing or marinade!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1–2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/8 teaspoon coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon marjoram leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup avocado oil (sub olive oil)
Instructions
- Add red wine vinegar, lemon juice, kosher salt, ground black pepper, oregano, coriander, garlic powder, marjoram, garlic and dijon to a small bowl.
- Slowly add in the avocado oil, while whisking.
- Continue whisking until fully combined.
- Use in your favorite recipes, like these Greek Chicken Meatballs or this Greek Chicken Salad!
Notes
- Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks – separation will occur just shake to recombine. If your fridge is pretty cold the oils may harden a bit, just let it come to room temp for a little bit and it will be fine!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 74.4 mg
- Fat: 18.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Deanne says
I love the recipes you have connected to the Greek dressing. So healthy with thoughtful substitutions!
Bridget Montag says
Thanks so much Deanne! Glad you are liking them!
Wendy-Anne says
Absolutely delicious! I love this dressing. Can’t wait to use it with the chicken meatballs tonight!
Erin says
So glad you are loving it!! Thanks, Wendy-Anne!
Nick @ WorldwideGreeks.com says
This Greek-style vinaigrette is a classic and a staple at our home. It is so versatile! Excellent recipe.