Greek Yogurt Salad Dressing Recipe

Greek yogurt salad dressing in a mixing bowl.

5 from 4 votes

Greek Yogurt Salad Dressing Recipe

5-Minute Greek Yogurt Salad Dressing is a lighter, higher-protein, lower-fat alternative to traditional creamy dressings. Hand whisked- no blender required!

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Condiment, Dressing

Cuisine: Vegan, vegetarian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 52kcal

Author: Nisha Melvani

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt plant-based or regular
4 tablespoons lemon juice (about 2 small lemons) or olive brine, pickle juice, or red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon lemon zest optional
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard or whole grain mustard
1 ½ teaspoons sriracha or tabasco (optional)
2 small cloves garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill optional
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint optional
1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or water to thin
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Whisk: Add the yogurt, lemon juice, zest, mustard, and sriracha (if using) to a bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add aromatics & herbs: Grate in the garlic, and stir in the dill and mint.
Adjust consistency: Add olive oil, water, or more lemon juice to thin until the desired consistency.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Notes

Plain Greek yogurt or Greek-style yogurt works best because it is thick and creamy. Full-fat, low-fat, or fat-free all work. For a dairy-free option, use an unsweetened plant-based Greek-style yogurt.

Herbs: If you do not have dill, you can use parsley, chives, basil, cilantro, or even a mix of fresh herbs.

Tip: Instead of lemon juice, you can use olive brine, caper brine, pickle juice, or red wine vinegar for a different tangy flavor.

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