This creamy greek salad dressing with feta cheese is the perfect match for an authentic greek salad. Ready in 10 minutes, take your salads to the next level with this delicious dressing we’ve developed here at Mediterranean Living.

In our house I am the condiment and dressing guy.  I love topping vegetables (and everything else) with all kinds of flavorful creations.  This creamy Greek feta dressing is my new go to favorite for a dip with vegetables or chips.  I also love it on our Greek Chop Chop salad.

When most people think of feta cheese they think of Greek salad, but feta can be used to make dressings for salads as well.  Feta cheese has been consumed for thousands of years in the Mediterranean and is a centerpiece of the Mediterranean Diet. In Ancient Greece it was believed that the god Aristaios, the son of Apollo, taught the Greek people cheese making and the cyclops Polyfimos was the first to make feta. Although the origins of feta cheese come from myths, there is no doubt that feta is Greek.

Traditionally, feta is made from sheep or goat’s milk, placed in wooden barrels and then brined for several weeks. This produces a salty, tangy cheese that is high in probiotics, anti-inflammatory and a great source of calcium, B vitamins and phosphorous. The probiotic benefits of feta and the Greek yogurt in this recipe help nurture our gut microbiomes by enriching us with healthy bacteria that aid in digestion and boost our metabolism (great for weight loss!). This feta dressing is also packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients including olive oil, yogurt, oregano and mint.  Anti-inflammatory foods fight inflammation in the body that is caused by stress, environmental factors, and other underlying conditions. Studies have shown that chronic inflammation increases our risk for cancer and heart disease.

This creamy greek salad dressing will pair nicely with any vegetables you might enjoy in a salad. However, our Greek Chop Chop Salad is made for this dressing. It’s complete with juicy cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, crispy red onion and cucumber. The additions of fresh mint and dried oregano give it an authentic Mediterranean flavor that will leave you astounded. Michael Pollan, author of the “Omnivores Dilemma” and “Botany of Desire”, said, “Don’t eat anything your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food”. Tasty dressings like this one will help you consume more raw vegetables and whole foods from the Earth.  This is what eating Mediterranean is all about – simple, fresh ingredients prepared thoughtfully.

Creamy-Greek-Dressing

Creamy Greek Feta Dressing

4 from 72 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 10
Calories 114 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup feta
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon mint
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 2TbsCalories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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About the Author: Bill Bradley, R.D.
Bill’s passion is to live and teach the principles of good food, generosity, and how to open our hearts while we take care of ourselves and others. More →

8 Comments

  1. Sandra September 24, 2023 at 3:15 pm - Reply

    I added a splash of lemon juice in fresh Basil to give it a little more flavor. I’d make it again.

  2. Paula June 6, 2023 at 2:30 am - Reply

    How long can this be kept and how should it be stored?

    • Bill Bradley, R.D. August 11, 2023 at 9:44 am - Reply

      Hi Paula,
      This can last up to a week in the fridge. You definitely want to refrigerate it.

  3. Dan February 4, 2023 at 11:50 am - Reply

    5 stars
    Great dressing. Th olive oil flavor is pronounced but balanced by the strong flavor of feta. I didn’t have mint so I added extra oregano. I will make it again.

  4. tidesedge@aol.com June 29, 2022 at 3:07 pm - Reply

    3 stars
    These recipes are wonderful BUT the serving SIZE is needed so you can use the nutrition info especially if you have chronic kidney disease
    Thank you

    • Winter LeBlanc September 30, 2022 at 2:38 pm - Reply

      Hi! The serving size is 2 tablespoons. Hope that helps!

  5. Julie November 11, 2021 at 9:10 am - Reply

    5 stars
    Best creamy dressing, i halved the mustard,

    • Bill Bradley, R.D. November 11, 2021 at 10:57 am - Reply

      Hi Julie,
      Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed it! -Bill

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