Lemon Oregano Mediterranean Salad Dressing
A bright, tangy, and herbaceous Mediterranean salad dressing featuring fresh lemon juice and oregano, perfect for salads, roasted veggies, and marinades.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: About ¾ cup dressing (approximately 8 servings, 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
- 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (sea salt or kosher salt recommended)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Juice the lemons to get about ¼ cup (60 ml) of fresh lemon juice, removing seeds.
- Mince or press one garlic clove and finely chop 1 tablespoon of fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano).
- In a mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped oregano, and Dijon mustard. Add honey or maple syrup if using.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more honey, olive oil, lemon juice, or salt as desired.
- Use immediately or transfer to a jar with a lid and refrigerate. Shake well before each use.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and fresh oregano for best flavor. Whisk vigorously to emulsify the dressing properly. Adjust sweetness slowly with honey or maple syrup. Let the dressing rest 10-15 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Shake or whisk again if separation occurs. Variations include adding crushed red pepper flakes for heat or swapping oregano with basil or dill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 0.1
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