Best 3 American Style Creamy Greek Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to American-style creamy Greek dressing. Discover the perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and herbaceous flavors that will elevate your salads, dips, and marinades to new heights. From the classic creamy Greek dressing to variations like avocado Greek dressing, sun-dried tomato Greek dressing, and Greek yogurt dressing, this article offers a diverse selection of recipes to suit every taste. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a smooth, luscious texture and a burst of zesty flavors that will transform your everyday meals into extraordinary culinary experiences.

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CREAMY GREEK DRESSING



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A recipe from The Best 30-minute Recipe of Cook's Illustrated. The flavor in this dressing work especially well with a leafy green salad with sliced cucumber and tomato. ETA : the taste is amazing. It's a bit hard to combine everything in the blender. Next time I'll use the food processor.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 shallot, peeled
1 small garlic clove, peeled
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt & fresh ground pepper
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Process vinegar, shallot, garlic, oregano, mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper in blender until shallot and garlic are finely chopped, about 15 seconds.
  • Add mayonnaise and sour cream, and continue to process until smooth, about 10 seconds.
  • Add feta and pulse until just incorporated, about 5 pulses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.9, Fat 54.1, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 100.5, Sodium 1528.5, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 10.3, Protein 11.4

CREAMY GREEK YOGURT DRESSING



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This wonderfully light and creamy yogurt dressing is a cinch to make and is delicious on just about anything, even grilled meats.

Provided by Jennifer Segal, modestly adapted from Ana Sortun via Fine Cooking April/May 2015

Categories     Salads

Yield About 1 cup, enough for 4-5 salads

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from one lemon
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, best quality such as Lucini
1½ teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic, from about 2 cloves
½ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, best quality such as Lucini
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried dill

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve. The dressing keeps well for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128, Fat 12g, Carbohydrate 3g, Protein 2g, SaturatedFat 1g, Sugar 2g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 247mg, Cholesterol 4mg

CREAMY GREEK SALAD DRESSING



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Greek salads are usually only dressed with olive oil and maybe lemon juice or red-wine vinegar. But this dressing is made of 'Greek' ingredients so, it's my Greek Dressing.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 -2 garlic clove, minced fine (depending on how strong you want your dressing)
1 teaspoon dried oregano (mediterranean)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk, but buttermilk is best, use 1/2 a cup if you want to use this as a dip)

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, whirl all the ingredients except the buttermilk for one minute.
  • With the blender running, slowly pour in the buttermilk and blend until thick and creamy (turn off the blender as soon as the dressing thickens or it may curdle).
  • Chill at least 1 hour so the flavours meld.
  • Refrigerate, tightly covered.
  • This makes nearly 2 cups of dressing and stays fresh for 3-4 days.
  • If the dressing separates, just give it a whizz in the blender again.

Tips:

  • Make sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Use a blender or food processor to get a smooth and creamy dressing.
  • Taste the dressing as you make it and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
  • You can use this dressing on salads, grilled chicken, fish, or vegetables.
  • Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This American-style creamy Greek dressing is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a dressing for your next salad, grilled chicken, or fish, this creamy Greek dressing is a great option.

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