Q: Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried?

A: Absolutely! Use three times the amount of fresh herbs for best flavor.

Q: Can I substitute vinegar?

A: Yes — white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar works well too.

Q: Is this dressing vegan?

A: Yes, just omit the optional honey or replace with maple syrup.

Q: How long does it keep?

A: Store in the fridge for up to 1 week in a sealed container.

Q: Can I make it creamier?

A: Yes — blend in tahini, Greek yogurt, or even avocado.

Q: Does the oil solidify in the fridge?

A: It may — let it sit at room temp or warm slightly before using.

Q: Is this gluten-free?

A: Yes, all the ingredients are naturally gluten-free.

Q: What can I use this on besides salad?

A: It’s great as a marinade, drizzle for bowls, or dip for veggies.

Q: What olive oil should I use?

A: Choose a fruity, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil.

Q: Is it kid-friendly?

A: Yes — reduce garlic or mustard if your kids prefer a milder taste.

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Zesty Mediterranean Lemon-Herb Salad Dressing

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Cuisine

Mediterranean

Servings

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Calories

120

This Mediterranean-style salad dressing is a bright, herby vinaigrette that transforms even the simplest greens into something worthy of centre stage.

Inspired by the sun-soaked flavours of Southern Europe, this lemon-herb vinaigrette balances the bold richness of extra virgin olive oil with the sharp acidity of lemon juice and red wine vinegar. The addition of garlic and classic dried herbs like oregano and thyme makes it aromatic, zesty, and unmistakably Mediterranean.

Unlike store-bought dressings filled with preservatives, sugar, and fillers, this homemade version is clean, light, and endlessly versatile. It pairs perfectly with fresh greens, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, grilled meats, and even as a marinade for fish or chicken.

With just a handful of pantry staples and five minutes, you’ll have a fresh, flavourful dressing that keeps for a week and complements almost any dish. Healthy fats, simple ingredients, and classic flavour — this is Mediterranean eating at its best.

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Ingredients

½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon honey (optional, for balance)
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Directions

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, thyme, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking vigorously until emulsified.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before using.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
per serving: Calories; 120

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Fat: 14 grams; 18%
Saturated Fat: 2 grams; 10%
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; 0%
Sodium: 70 milligrams; 3%
Carbs: 1 grams; 1%
Protein: 0 grams
Sugar: 0 grams
Fiber: 0 grams

Tips for middelhavs sitron-urtevinaigrette

Bruk ekstra virgin olivenolje av høy kvalitet for den beste smaken.
Ferskpresset sitronsaft gjør en merkbar forskjell.
Visp kraftig eller bruk en blender for en jevn emulsjon.
Tilsett en klype sukker eller honning for å balansere surheten om nødvendig.
Oppbevar i en glasskrukke og rist før hver bruk.
Tilpass urter etter smak - prøv basilikum, rosmarin eller persille.
For en kremet versjon, bland inn 1 ss tahini eller gresk yoghurt.
Tilsett litt sitronskall for mer lysstyrke.
Denne dressingen fungerer også som marinade til kylling eller fisk.
Holder seg i kjøleskapet i 5–7 dager, men la den få romtemperatur før bruk for best konsistens.

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Blandet grønt med cherrytomater og agurk
Quinoa eller couscous salat
Grillet kylling eller reker
Stekt grønnsaksfat
Kikertsalat eller linseboller
Marinert feta eller oliven
Frisk mozzarella og tomatsalat
Middelhavswraps eller kornboller
Pita og crudités som dipp
Grillet halloumi og melon

Vanlige spørsmål

Spørsmål: Kan jeg bruke friske urter i stedet for tørkede?
A: Absolutt! Bruk tre ganger mengden friske urter for best smak.

Spørsmål: Kan jeg erstatte eddik?
A: Ja - hvitvinseddik eller eplecidereddik fungerer også bra.

Spørsmål: Er denne dressingen vegansk?
A: Ja, bare slipp den valgfrie honningen eller bytt ut med lønnesirup.

Q: Hvor lenge holder det?
A: Oppbevares i kjøleskap i inntil 1 uke i en forseglet beholder.

Spørsmål: Kan jeg gjøre det kremere?
A: Ja - bland inn tahini, gresk yoghurt eller til og med avokado.

Spørsmål: Stivner oljen i kjøleskapet?
A: Det kan - la det stå i romtemperatur eller varme litt før bruk.

Spørsmål: Er dette glutenfritt?
A: Ja, alle ingrediensene er naturlig glutenfrie.

Spørsmål: Hva kan jeg bruke dette på i tillegg til salat?
A: Den er flott som marinade, drypp til boller eller dip til grønnsaker.

Spørsmål: Hvilken olivenolje bør jeg bruke?
A: Velg en fruktig, kaldpresset ekstra virgin olivenolje.

Spørsmål: Er det barnevennlig?
A: Ja – reduser hvitløk eller sennep hvis barna foretrekker en mildere smak.

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