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Greek Salad with Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing: Fresh Mediterranean Recipe

Greek salad with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing and classic Mediterranean toppings — tomatoes, red onion, avocado, cucumber, feta, and black olives. To make it a main course, add grilled chicken or chickpeas for protein.

Greek Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing- for extra protein, I like to add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a vegetarian option!

The first recipe I published on this blog was for a Greek salad with a Greek yogurt dressing. Greek salads are my favorite, and even though that original post was short and the photography was rough, the salad itself was always delicious. I wanted to update the photos and expand the post so the recipe gets the presentation it deserves.

Back then I photographed the salad under harsh kitchen lights on a plastic plate and I hadn’t learned much about food photography. Since then I’ve picked up a few basics — natural light, cleaner backgrounds, and a bit more attention to composition — and those small changes make a big difference. Because I still make this salad often, a redo felt overdue.

The ingredients are what you expect in a Greek salad, with one personal addition: avocado. I don’t see it on many restaurant Greek salads, but avocado pairs nicely with Mediterranean flavors and adds a creamy texture.

The dressing is my favorite part. It’s simple and wholesome, with no added sugar: Greek yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and a few dried herbs and seasonings. Like many oil-based dressings it separates as it sits, so store it in a jar you can shake or stir before serving. It keeps well in the fridge for up to a week.

Greek Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing- for extra protein, I like to add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a vegetarian option!

At home we often eat this salad as the main dish. My dad grills lemon-rosemary chicken to top it when we want extra protein. When I make it for myself I commonly add chickpeas — they’re an easy, satisfying vegetarian option and work well with the salad’s flavors. Either way, it’s fresh, filling, and versatile.

Greek Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing- for extra protein, I like to add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a vegetarian option!If you try the recipe, please leave a comment or tag me on Instagram. Hope you enjoy it!

Greek Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing- for extra protein, I like to add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a vegetarian option!

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Greek Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing

Author: Liv

Ingredients

  • Romaine lettuce washed, chopped
  • Tomatoes sliced
  • Cucumber sliced
  • Red onion thinly sliced into rings
  • Feta cheese
  • Olives optional
  • Pepperoncini optional
  • For protein: grilled chicken or chickpeas optional

Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Toss the salad ingredients together in a large bowl. In a mason jar or a container with a tight lid, combine the dressing ingredients and shake until blended. The dressing will separate over time — shake or stir well before each use. Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Questions for you:
Do you make your own salad dressing? Any tips for keeping dressings emulsified?Greek Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing- for extra protein, I like to add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a vegetarian option!