Lemon Herb Salad Dressing

Name: Lemon Herb Salad Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
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

Published: Feb 1, 2022 · Modified: Jun 20, 2022 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 44 Comments

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.

greek lemon salad dressing in a small glass container

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

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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.

greek orzo pasta with lemon dressing — Orzo Pasta Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing

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.

lemony greek dressing in an OXO salad dressing shaker — OXO Salad Dressing Shaker

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