How to Make the Most Delicious Greek Salad Dressing

Have you ever tried this delicious Greek salad dressing that is not just good for Greek salad? Hundreds of Greek salad dressings are around, but most include Dijon mustard. Not this one! This is a more original salad dressing recipe with fresh local ingredients and no sauces included. Take a look!

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The Best Dressing for Greek Salad

Where to Use the Greek Salad Dressing

Greek salad dressing is a perfect seasoning for xoriatiki salata or Greek salad; that goes without saying. However, it is also a great addition to Cretan Salad and Cretan Dako Salad. 

This Greek salad dressing is also fantastic for softening your paximadia (or barley rusks) before preparing these Cretan dakos. And, of course, it can be delicious on any salad you make, on top of boiled wild greens or spinach, and to season rustic bread that has been toasted in the oven.

The Original Recipe

Greek cuisine is not twisted, sophisticated, or complicated. It’s made with fresh and simple ingredients, often seasonal, and does not usually rely on foreign flavors. In Greece, local ingredients rule.

This is particularly true regarding the most simple Greek recipes, like a salad dressing! So, forget everything about Dijon mustard and even onion powder. There is nothing fresh, seasonal, or Greek in any of those. 

Stick to vinegar, lemon, garlic, oregano… and yes, the king of our ingredients, Cretan Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The result will be a genuine salad dressing that will last even longer than it would if it contained mustard.

Variations: Different Greek Salad Dressings

As we anticipated, there are a few ways to make this dressing different. These are the most popular ones.

Greek Salad Dressing with Dijon Mustard

So yes, the most common variation is the one made with Dijon mustard. It’s not really bad and can add an extra pop of acidity that goes well with certain foods.

For instance, this dressing pairs super well with a piece of toasted bread (Cretan paximadia, if possible), topped with boiled stamnagathi or any other green, such as spinach or blytha, and a poached egg on top. This makes an excellent breakfast, snack, or even brunch.

Greek Salad Dressing with Greek Yogurt

It’s probably my favorite non-original recipe because it keeps the most authentic Greek essence in it. 

Since Greek yogurt can have quite a bland taste and is not as pungent as mustard, it might be the best alternative if you want to add consistency and texture to the dressing without changing the taste of your ingredients. 

Greek Salad Dressing with Onion Powder

Another exciting alternative is adding an extra flavor touch to your salad. This is a good condiment (handy in every kitchen), especially when using this dressing to season any salad… that is not a Greek salad!

Remember that one of the main ingredients in Greek salad is those big chunks of onion that add a sharp pinch to your salad. Remember when adding onion powder to your dressing, And in any case, don’t overdo it. Keep it to one teaspoon, max.

Greek Salad Dressing with Chilli Flakes

If you are a fan of spicy tastes, then you must have a jar with chili flakes in your kitchen. Use it! 

If you’re trying to recreate authentic Cretan flavors, remember that Cretan cuisine uses tons of different spices for flavor, but Cretan food is not really hot.

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