Description
Silky Greek yogurt dressing elevates simple salads with Mediterranean charm. Fresh herbs and tangy yogurt create a light, zesty companion for crisp greens that you’ll want to drizzle on everything.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Yogurt Base Preparation: Combine creamy Greek yogurt with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and tangy white wine vinegar in a medium mixing bowl, whisking vigorously until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Flavor Infusion: Incorporate zesty Dijon mustard, minced fresh garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper into the yogurt mixture, blending thoroughly to distribute aromatics and enhance depth of flavor.
- Herbal Enhancement: Fold in finely chopped fresh herbs like dill, chives, or parsley to introduce a vibrant, garden-fresh dimension to the dressing, ensuring even distribution throughout the creamy base.
- Seasoning Refinement: Conduct a taste test, carefully adjusting salt, pepper, or acid levels to create a perfectly balanced and harmonious flavor profile that complements various salad compositions.
- Storage and Preservation: Transfer the completed dressing to an airtight glass container or mason jar, refrigerate for optimal freshness up to one week, and gently shake or stir before each application to reincorporate any natural separation.
Notes
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for a richer, smoother texture that clings perfectly to salad greens.
- Start with small amounts of garlic and vinegar, tasting gradually to prevent overpowering the delicate yogurt base.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like dill, chives, or parsley to create unique flavor profiles matching different salad types.
- If dressing feels too thick, thin it with a splash of water or additional olive oil until desired drizzling consistency is achieved.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg