Outstanding Greek Salad Dressing

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Outstanding Greek Salad Dressing recipe to enhance your salad experience

by The Chefin Dressing

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Very Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

102

Sugar

Fat

11g

Greek Salad Dressing is a classic dressing that showcases the Mediterranean flavors of fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil. It's a versatile dressing that pairs well with salads and veggies, and it's a great way to add that extra zing to your meals. This recipe is a basic version of the dressing that you can adjust to your preference by tweaking the amounts of herbs and spices. The recipe uses fresh garlic and red wine vinegar to add a tangy and pungent flavor to the dressing. Anchovy fillets or paste can be added to the recipe to enhance the umami flavor of the dressing. Overall, this recipe is a quick and easy way to elevate your salad experience.

Instructions

1.	Add garlic, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne to a small mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.
2.	Add olive oil and whisk until fully combined.
3.	Add anchovy fillets or anchovy paste to the dressing and whisk again until fully incorporated.
4.	Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.

PROS

This Greek Salad Dressing recipe is a perfect blend of herbs, spices, and vinegar, and it’s versatile enough to complement any salad.
It’s incredibly easy and quick to prepare and requires only a few ingredients.

CONS

This dressing contains anchovy fillets or paste, which may not appeal to everyone.
If you have a fish allergy, this recipe is not suitable for you.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Greek Salad Dressing is a healthier alternative to the store-bought version as it doesn’t contain any preservatives or added sugars. Olive oil in this recipe is a source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Furthermore, some studies claim that consuming garlic may help reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers.

	1 clove garlic , coarsely chopped
	1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1/4 teaspoon black pepper , freshly ground
	1 pinch cayenne
	1/4 cup olive oil
	2 anchovy fillets or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste , chopped