Healthy Greek Yogurt Salad Dressing | Creamy Recipe

This simple homemade Greek yogurt salad dressing not only tastes better than store-bought dressing, but is much healthier!

We love salad here on the homestead! We sew lettuce seed throughout the year and enjoy fresh greens almost every season. Making your own salad dressing is super easy and quick, plus healthier than store-bought.

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Why I make our own homemade salad dressings

Having a good salad dressing is imperative to a good salad. I personally prefer creamy salad dressings.

A delicious salad dressing makes even a simple green salad fancier!

You can have all the toppings, the freshest greens, and the highest quality meat, but, if you don’t have a good dressing, it just won’t be as good as it could be.

I started making our Greek yogurt in the instant pot a few years ago.

I end up making about a gallon a week! We love it for breakfast or just a healthy snack. But, there are many uses for yogurt.

You can add it to smoothies, baked goods, and salad dressings!

I even use it as in place of mayonnaise in tuna salad!

If you do not make your own yogurt, just use a high quality one from the store. Make sure it is unflavored or plain yogurt.

We will add all the yummy flavors ourselves.

But, if you are adventurous in the kitchen, like I am, here is the blog post on how to make it at home Making Homemade Yogurt

I use an Instant Pot

You can start making it from just 1/4 cup of store bought yogurt, and, continue to make it for as long as you want!

Yogurt is such a great ingredient to have on hand. You can make it sweet for breakfast or savory like this dressing. I make it a point to keep a large amount on hand!

As far as the flavorings, it’s up to you!

Why I love this greek yogurt dressing

That’s the beauty of making your own. Also, this dressing takes almost no prep time at all!

I prefer Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. But, feel free to experiment.

You can add fresh dill, oregano, and fresh garlic for a delicious dressing!

The base for the dressing will be the same, but, the flavors can change depending on what you are in the mood for that day.

You could even add a splash of hot sauce for more tangy flavor.

For a Greek dressing, add finely chopped cucumber and fresh dill, YUM!

Don’t think a Greek yogurt dressing is just for salad! Try drizzling this on grilled chicken breast or a grilled steak. There are a myriad of uses for a good dressing.

Add to pasta salads or a steak salad. The options are endless.

Having a homemade dressing on hand is a great option for topping so many meals for added flavor.

I guess you could call the variation I make creamy Italian. But, you can definitely make this a ranch dressing with a few tweaks!

Ingredients for making Homemade Greek Yogurt Dressing

• Greek Yogurt Use unflavored plain greek yogurt.
• Milk Use whole milk, skim milk, buttermilk, or dairy free alternative.
• Sea Salt
• Garlic Powder
• Black Pepper
• Onion Powder
• Italian Seasoning

For full ingredient amounts, see recipe card below

How to make this Greek Yogurt Dressing Recipe

In a medium bowl, add 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup of milk (may use whole milk, low fat milk, or non dairy milk) and whisk together until creamy and smooth.

In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.

You can use a food processor for mixing this in larger portions

Mix well and add to the dressing. Combine together until evenly distributed.

Note: As a variation, add a splash of red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar (so tasty)

Add 1-2 tablespoons of dressing to your salad, or, to your taste.

NOTE: If the dressing seems too thick, add a splash of water to thin it out

Serving Suggestions

Serve over a salad of greens, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and this creamy dressing for a delicious side salad.

Make grain bowls with quinoa, fresh herbs, onions, garlic, and this dressing drizzled on top for a tasty meal! For a spicy kick, drizzle a little dijon mustard on top.

Make a greek salad by adding feta cheese, dressing, and salad greens. This is one of my favorite salads!

On tacos, add sour cream and this dressing for one of the best taco nights!

Storage Tips

Store in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for up to 7 days.