Greek vs Italian Dressing

There are many variations of the two dressings. However, Greek dressing typically features olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and Mediterranean herbs like dried oregano. Meanwhile, Italian dressing commonly contains a mixture of olive oil, vinegar, and flavor enhancers common in Italian cuisine such as salt, pepper, and garlic.

Is Greek vinaigrette good for you?

Greek dressing is low in saturated fat and is a good source of healthy omega-3 fats thanks to the olive oil and offers anti-inflammatory properties thanks to the garlic and herbs. As a result, it is often considered a healthy salad dressing option.

Greek Vinaigrette (5 Ingredients)

Name: Greek Vinaigrette Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 cloves garlic, smashed with side of your knife then peeled*; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 3 pinches of salt; 10-15 grinds black pepper

Description

Whip up this easy homemade Greek salad dressing in just minutes for authentic Greek flavor with most ingredients found in your pantry.

Ingredients

Units Scale

Yields: 1/2 cup

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, smashed with side of your knife then peeled*
1 tsp. dried oregano
3 pinches of salt
10–15 grinds black pepper

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a mason jar or any type of container with a lid. (I love this all-in-one dressing shaker). Cover and shake vigorously until combined. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Cover and store in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Stir before serving.

Notes

*the garlic flavor gets stronger the longer the dressing sits, so if serving the dressing immediately, you can add minced or pressed garlic, otherwise, smashed garlic works great here as it gradually flavors the dressing

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 129
Sugar: 0.4 g
Sodium: 292.1 mg
Fat: 14.1 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Protein: 0.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg