Greek lemon dressing in a glass measuring cup with a whisk, next to lemon halves, garlic and a bottle of olive oil

Greek Lemon Salad Dressing and Marinade

Name: Greek Lemon Salad Dressing and Marinade
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, from 2 large lemons; 1 large clove garlic; 1 tsp dried oregano; 3/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

By Elizabeth Ciobanu · February 20, 2025

This bright, lemony dressing is perfect for drizzling on salad, broiled fish, roasted veggies, and more.

Or use it as a marinade for chicken or fish to give them that fantastic, classic Greek flavor that goes so well with so many dishes.

Prep: 5 min
Total: 5 min
Makes: 1.5 cups

Ingredients

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, from 2 large lemons
1 large clove garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Juice the two lemons and mince the large clove of garlic.
Put the lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
While whisking briskly, pour in the extra virgin olive oil. Continue whisking until emulsified.
Stir or shake to mix settled or separated ingredients before pouring over salad or other dishes.

Notes

Storage: Keep your Greek lemon dressing in an airtight container (a small glass jar is perfect) in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake or stir to mix separated ingredients before using.
Variations: This dressing is the perfect starting point for other versions of Greek dressings to use on salads or as marinades. Add balsamic vinegar and yogurt for Greek baked chicken thighs, or red wine vinegar for a souvlaki marinade. Add lemon zest to make a delectable drizzle for broiled salmon.