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How to make homemade Greek salad dressing

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You can add this salad dressing to any type of salad, although I wouldn't recommend it for typical xoriatiki (village) salad. You can add all of these ingredients in a blender and pulse until they're creamy. I don't use measurements though, sorry!! I just taste throughout and add whatever is needed.

-Greek olive oil
-Vinegar
-Lemon
-Parsley
-Salt
-Pepper
-Oregano
-Mayo (can be vegan mayo)
-Roasted garlic
 
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This recipe is great!! I love adding roasted or fried garlic in my salad dressings for extra creaminess
 
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ssherie_ said:
You can add this salad dressing to any type of salad, although I wouldn't recommend it for typical xoriatiki (village) salad. You can add all of these ingredients in a blender and pulse until they're creamy. I don't use measurements though, sorry!! I just taste throughout and add whatever is needed.

-Greek olive oil
-Vinegar
-Lemon
-Parsley
-Salt
-Pepper
-Oregano
-Mayo (can be vegan mayo)
-Roasted garlic
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Sounds good but how much of each ingreadent is needed to make this salad dressing
 
Lemon infused olive oil
Oregano or dill
Salt and pepper taste
Touch of vinegar

I use this dressing for all salads except cabbage based salads.
 
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Patisqua said:
Lemon infused olive oil
Oregano or dill
Salt and pepper taste
Touch of vinegar

I use this dressing for all salads except cabbage based salads.
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Dill is amazing!! It adds a bit of freshness to the salad and balances out the heavy olive oil
 
I am totally not sure about the mayo in this recipe. My family doesn't like mayonnaise. The rest of it looks great, though!
 
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