Description
Ina Garten’s Greek salad dressing delivers Mediterranean magic with bold garlic and tangy red wine vinegar. Whisked together in minutes, this zesty blend elevates simple salads into restaurant-worthy creations you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- None
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
Liquids and Oils:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) red wine vinegar
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Combine minced garlic, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a compact mixing vessel.
- Gradually stream extra-virgin olive oil into the mixture, whisking continuously to create a smooth, well-integrated vinaigrette with a silky emulsion.
- Transfer prepared vegetables to a large serving bowl, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Drizzle the freshly crafted vinaigrette over the vegetable medley, coating each piece with the aromatic dressing.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and halved Kalamata olives across the salad’s surface.
- Gently fold the ingredients together using a soft turning motion, ensuring the vinaigrette, cheese, and olives are delicately incorporated without crushing the vegetables.
- Allow the salad to rest for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature, permitting the flavors to meld and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with seasonal produce for varied textures and vibrant colors in your summer salad.
- Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure consistent flavor distribution and elegant presentation.
- Prepare vinaigrette at least 30 minutes before serving to allow ingredients to meld and develop deeper taste profiles.
- Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator, consuming within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- Consider adding protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas to transform this side dish into a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 156 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 232 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg