topic Re: Greek Salad Dressing in Recipes

Greek Salad Dressing

Imaoldhippie — Sat, 03 May 2025 12:14:25 GMT

I am looking for an authentic Greek Salad Dressing, either one I can make or bottled.

I have found many recipes that say authentic Greek but are they really? What in your opinion is the best bottled Greek dressing?

Thanks

Re: Greek Salad Dressing

Still Raining — Sat, 03 May 2025 12:20:09 GMT

Lot of definitions of what this type of dressing is, so lean in a direction you like.

But they all rely on a really good vinegar. I have a specialty store I can go to and they let you taste too. It does make a difference. They stuff at the grocery is not good.

It takes no time to make your own and you will be well rewarded.

Re: Greek Salad Dressing

I am still oxox — Sat, 03 May 2025 12:48:51 GMT

We have a local Greek place that has great dressing and sells it at their

Re: Greek Salad Dressing

haddon9 — Sat, 03 May 2025 12:56:35 GMT

@Still Raining wrote:
Lot of definitions of what this type of dressing is, so lean in a direction you like.

But they all rely on a really good vinegar. I have a specialty store I can go to and they let you taste too. It does make a difference. They stuff at the grocery is not good.

It takes no time to make your own and you will be well rewarded.

@Still Raining I also go to a specialty store that mostly sells olive oil & vinegar. You can taste all the different flavors that they have and they store them in large barrels.

When that store first opened many years ago I didn't think it would last but it did and I am so greatful! The oils & vinegar are expensive but so worth it!

Re: Greek Salad Dressing

deepwaterdotter — Sat, 03 May 2025 13:12:08 GMT

My sister-in-law makes this recipe:

4 oz extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp basil

3/4 tsp pepper

3/4 tsp salt

3/4 tsp onion powder

1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

5 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Re: Greek Salad Dressing

Carmie — Sat, 03 May 2025 21:43:02 GMT

I spent a month in Greece and on quite a few islands. Most of the Greek salads have only good olive oil, real 100% olive oil, on them along with a big hunk of feta cheese.

I never had any dressing with vinegar or lemon juice or any

herbs while there.

They served diced tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, onions and feta cheese and olive oil. I ate a salad every day while there. Yummy.

Re: Greek Salad Dressing

We rescue cats — Sat, 03 May 2025 13:41:40 GMT

I do the same @Carmie, when I dress my daily salad I only use olive oil with a touch of garlic, S&P...lemon if I want to brighten it.

Re: Greek Salad Dressing

wagirl — Sat, 03 May 2025 13:54:18 GMT

I guess I don't know what greek dressing is really--I spritz balsamic vinegar on my salads along with a little olive oil---

Re: Greek Salad Dressing

cindyNC — Sat, 03 May 2025 13:55:28 GMT

I used to purchase Ken's Greek which was just ok. Then read an article online how many chef's chose Newman's Own Lemon Basil for arugula salad.

I've never liked arugula until I tried that dressing. And I think it's better than Greek.

Re: Greek Salad Dressing

LizzieInSRQ — Sat, 03 May 2025 14:32:44 GMT

@deepwaterdotter your SIL's recipe is spot-on. I found one on Allrecipes but it made a gallon! Your recipe has same ingredients but in a manageble and sensible quantities lol thank you

Re: Greek Salad Dressing

KLm — Sat, 03 May 2025 15:05:50 GMT

I make my own dressings and can be creative with what I use. The ingredient that makes the difference for me is Fish Sauce. I wouldn't make dressing without it.

The use of the specialty oils and vinegars mentioned is something I'd like to try.

Re: Greek Salad Dressing

lcubedsudbury — Sat, 03 May 2025 18:06:33 GMT

I love Yasou Greek Dressing. It’s my favorite. It’s just like the one my local Greek pizza place uses. They also have a variety with feta.

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hopi — Sat, 03 May 2025 18:24:08 GMT

All the store bought dressings I have seen have some type of additives. They are not 100 extra virgin olive oil so you loose the benefits.

My grandparents only used 100% extra virgin first cold press olive oil from

Greece, salt, pepper, dried oregano and cider vinegar. They both lived to be 100. They made salad at every dinner.

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wagirl — Sun, 04 May 2025 12:49:50 GMT

@KLm ---yes to the fish sauce--DD and I use that like..... wash- your- sister sauce--worchestershire sauce-----heard that on youtube and really giggled at that --. but it is something just adds that missing taste to things.

Re: Greek Salad Dressing

Still Raining — Sun, 04 May 2025 13:42:01 GMT

@haddon9 wrote:
@Still Raining wrote:
Lot of definitions of what this type of dressing is, so lean in a direction you like.

But they all rely on a really good vinegar. I have a specialty store I can go to and they let you taste too. It does make a difference. They stuff at the grocery is not good.

It takes no time to make your own and you will be well rewarded.
@Still Raining I also go to a specialty store that mostly sells olive oil & vinegar. You can taste all the different flavors that they have and they store them in large barrels.

When that store first opened many years ago I didn't think it would last but it did and I am so greatful! The oils & vinegar are expensive but so worth it!

My kids tell me I am going to go broke with the vinegar and coffee I buy. Oh and the olive oil too!

Once you have tasty vinegar you can never go back.

Re: Greek Salad Dressing

Imaoldhippie — Sun, 04 May 2025 16:32:40 GMT

@deepwaterdotter ..........Thanks I am going to try your SIL's recipe the next time I make the salad.

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MOMMAVik — Sun, 04 May 2025 22:58:27 GMT

I saw this recipe on Facebook but haven't tried it yet. They have black pepper listed twice; probably a typo.

Re: Greek Salad Dressing

Imaoldhippie — Mon, 05 May 2025 14:28:43 GMT

@MOMMAVik .................Thanks I will try this one too. I am going to try several to see which one we like the best.

Re: Greek Salad Dressing

Imaoldhippie — Sat, 17 May 2025 15:29:38 GMT

@deepwaterdotter ...........I made this dressing and both hubby and me liked it a lot. Thanks again for posting this.

PS: Tell your sister-in-law its was good and thank you.

Re: Greek Salad Dressing

deepwaterdotter — Sat, 17 May 2025 15:55:46 GMT

@Imaoldhippie Glad you like it. It is the only vinaigrette-type dressing I keep on hand.