A quick and easy Greek Lemon Herb Salad Dressing for pasta salad, salad, sandwiches, and more! You can make this dressing in under 10 minutes and have a healthy and delicious condiment for any meal.

Making your own salad dressing at home is so easy and almost always tastes better than store-bought. This Lemon Herb Salad Dressing works so well in so many dishes, is much healthier than a creamy dressing, and can be stored for later.
If you are looking for more homemade salad dressing recipes, check out my Strawberry Shrub Vinaigrette Salad Dressing and my Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE LEMON HERB SALAD DRESSING
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- dried oregano
- garlic clove
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- extra-virgin olive oil
HOW TO MAKE LEMON DRESSING WITH HERBS
Put the lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper into a medium bowl and stir together. Vigorously whisk in the olive oil in a stream.
Alternatively, you can add all of the ingredients to a salad dressing shaker or a jar with a lid and shake vigorously until combined.
HOW MANY CALORIES ARE IN THIS GREEK SALAD DRESSING?
There is 109 kcal in 2 tablespoons of this Lemon Herb Salad Dressing making this a light and refreshing dressing for any meal. You can check out the full estimated nutrition information in the recipe card.
TIPS AND SUBSTITUTIONS FOR THIS Lemon Herb Salad DRESSING
- Dried oregano is going to give this dressing a greek vibe. However, you can use other dried herbs like rosemary, basil, or Italian seasoning. If you would like to use fresh herbs, triple the amount.
- You can also substitute minced shallot or onion for the garlic.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil since this is one of the main ingredients and is not being cooked. Use something that you enjoy the taste of on its own.
- If you want a sweeter, less acidic dressing, you can add a small amount of sugar or honey.
- Shake or whisk the dressing immediately before serving so that all of the ingredients are evenly distributed when pouring. When this dressing sits, the heavy stuff goes to the bottom.
- Store this dressing covered in the fridge. The dressing will solidify slightly when cold so when you are ready to use it, bring it to room temperature. You can either set it on the counter ahead of time or place it in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes.
MY FAVORITE TOOL TO MAKE SALAD DRESSING AT HOME
I love using my OXO salad dressing shaker when making salad dressings at home. It has measurements on the side so there is have less to clean up, a convenient pour spout, and I can store any leftover dressing right in this container in the fridge.
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Lemon Herb Salad Dressing
Equipment
- or a salad dressing shaker
Ingredients
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Put the lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper into a medium bowl and stir together. Vigorously whisk in the olive oil in a stream.
- Alternatively, you can add all of the ingredients to a salad dressing shaker or a jar with a lid and shake vigorously until combined.
Notes
- Dried oregano is going to give this dressing a greek vibe. However, you can use other dried herbs like rosemary, basil, or Italian seasoning. If you would like to use fresh herbs, triple the amount.
- You can also substitute minced shallot or onion for the garlic.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil since this is one of the main ingredients and is not being cooked. Use something that you enjoy the taste of on its own.
- If you want a sweeter, less acidic dressing, you can add a small amount of sugar or honey.
- Shake or whisk the dressing immediately before serving so that all of the ingredients are evenly distributed when pouring. When this dressing sits, the heavy stuff goes to the bottom.
- Store this dressing covered in the fridge. The dressing will solidify slightly when cold so when you are ready to use it, bring it to room temperature. You can either set it on the counter ahead of time or place it in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes.
Nutrition
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
DID YOU TRY THIS LEMON HERB SALAD DRESSING?
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nancy says
my go to salad dressing!
Andrea says
This dressing is now a staple of mine! Soo delicious and the perfect topper for salads!
Emily says
That's awesome, Andrea. I'm so glad this one worked for you.
Marcellina says
Excellent on steamed veggies too!!
Emily says
Ooooh, that sounds delicious. Great idea!
Katie Youngs says
This sounds like the perfect go-to salad dressing!
Emily says
Thanks, Katie!
Jean says
perfect for my salad! it has this fresh taste and easy to make
Emily says
So happy to hear that. Thanks for giving it a try, Jean!
Susan says
I need this salad dressing in my life!
Christina's Bread Bakes says
Easy, to make, I served it over a spinach salad. Good flavor.
Emily says
Yum! I'm so glad you liked it!
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says
I love making my own salad dressing. So easy and so delicious. This would be a perfect addition to our repertoire!
Emily says
I agree homemade salad dressings are the best!
Jen says
This is so good! Thanks for the recipe!
Emily says
You are so welcome.😊
Toni says
This is so easy to make! Thank you!
Emily says
You're welcome!
Beth says
This is great to whip up for a fresh, lunch salad! I am going to run out and pick up that salad shaker - perfect!
Emily says
The salad shaker is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets 😃
Aimee Mars says
I rarely buy salad dressing anymore because it's so easy to prepare at home and always has so much more flavor. This lemon herb salad dressing is outstanding and I like to keep a bottle of it stored in my fridge at all times now.
Emily says
Thanks, Aimee. Once you make your own it's hard to go back to store-bought.
Gina says
This dressing has become our go to for all salads and even chicken and steak - such a crowd-pleaser!
Emily says
That's awesome, Gina! Thanks for trying it.
Sandra says
We have been looking for a new Greek salad dressing and this is one is amazing! Simple ingredients that I have on hand in my pantry. Thanks for a great recipe!
Emily says
Thanks for the review, Sandra. And I'm so glad you found what you were looking for!
Toni says
Such a perfect dressing!! A new staple at my kitchen!
Emily says
Yay! Thanks for trying it out.
Jill says
Love this fresh and flavorful dressing!
Jerika says
Wow! Looks so tasty can't wait to use this Greek Lemon Herb Salad Dressing on my vegetable salad. YUM!:)
Emily says
Thanks, Jerika. I know you are going to love it!
Audrey says
This turned out great and was super easy to make.
Emily says
So glad to hear it, Audrey. Easy is the name of the game.
Sue says
Homemade dressings are the best and this one does not disappoint! Bright and lively, exactly what I needed!
Emily says
Thanks, Sue. I'm so glad you liked this one.
Kristina says
This was a great homemade dessing.
Emily says
Oh good, thanks for the review!
Shilpa says
Love this salad dressing. Fresh and delicious!
Emily says
Oh good, I'm so glad you liked it!😊
Nora says
Sounds lovely and easy to make! Thank you for sharing!
Megan says
What a delicious dressing
Emily says
Thanks, Megan!
Freya says
Yum, I loved this lemon dressing, so fresh and vibrant!
Emily says
So happy to hear it. Thanks for giving it a try!