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Mediterranean Salad Dressing

Mediterranean Salad Dressing: Liquid Gold

Our Mediterranean Salad Dressing recipe is a simple blend of lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano, and extra virgin olive oil. It's fresh and flavorful and it comes together in a pinch.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Condiment, dressing
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 3-4 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 garlic clove peeled and minced
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Mason Jar A wide-mouth mason jar is the ultimate tool for this recipe. It allows you to mix, shake, and store the dressing all in one container with zero cleanup.
  • Citrus Juicer Essential for extracting the maximum amount of juice from the lemons without getting seeds in your dressing.
  • Whisk If preparing in a bowl, a small wire whisk is necessary to properly emulsify the oil and lemon juice.
  • Chef's Knife & Cutting Board For peeling and finely mincing the garlic clove.
  • Immersion Blender (Optional) If you want a thicker, creamier consistency, a quick blitz with a stick blender works wonders.

Method
 

  1. Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.
  2. Add lemon juice, water, oregano, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to a bowl or jar.
  3. Whisk in the olive oil (or shake vigorously in a sealed jar) until blended.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Video

Notes

Add 1 shallot or a second garlic clove for more punch. Stir in 1 tsp honey for sweetness or 2 tsp Dijon mustard for creaminess. Olive oil solidifies in the fridge; let sit at room temp to liquefy.