Got Greek yogurt in the fridge? Make this Creamy Greek Yogurt Salad Dressing! It’s something a little different that adds a ton of flavor to green salads, as a dip for vegetables, or tossed into a pasta salad. I make this version with fresh herbs for even more flavor. And if you don’t have oil on hand – this dressing is the answer. No oil needed!

As a salad superfan (I mean, I wrote an entire cookbook about vegetables), I’ll be the first to admit that it’s easy to get into a rut with them. But a great dressing can be the difference between a boring salad and a memorable one. And Greek Yogurt is a salad dressing queen.

Why use Greek Yogurt in Salad Dressing:

• it’s both creamy and light
• adds a little extra substance and protien
• has a tanginess that goes great with fresh greens
• leftovers are great for dipping veggies and chips

Ingredients for Greek Yogurt Dressing

• Fresh Herbs – These give the dressing most of its flavor, and just about any fresh herbs will work. I love to combine any leftover fresh herbs I have in the fridge to make different flavor combinations. Basil, parsley, green onions, mint, chives, and cilantro are all good options. (Tip – a combination of basil, chives, and a bit of fresh dill here makes a dressing that tastes a bit like Ranch Dressing.)
• Garlic – Add a clove of garlic here for savory flavor. 
• Plain Greek Yogurt – I use plain, nonfat Greek yogurt. The only thing you have to watch for is that the type of yogurt you use will affect the thickness of the dressing. Nonfat Greek yogurt is thinner that full fat. If you use full fat Greek yogurt, you can usually skip the mayo below.
• Mayonnaise – While you can skip the mayo here, a little bit goes a long way to give the dressing a creamy, rich texture and flavor.
• Dijon Mustard, Lemon Juice, and Honey – These ingredients give the dressing a balance of tart, tangy, and sweet flavors. It’s a good idea to taste the vinaigrette and adjust these to fit your preferences.

How to Make Creamy Yogurt Salad Dressing

Unlike many other vinaigrettes and salad dressings, there’s no oil in this one, so no need to worry about emulsifying the dressing (adding the oil slowly so that you get a smooth dressing). Just combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. If you have an immersion blender, use that to blend everything together in a jar or small bowl. (Note: if using a larger blender, you’ll need to be sure that the blades of the blender or food processor sit low enough to be immersed in the ingredients as they blend.)

Ways to Use Greek Yogurt Dressing

• Dipping Vegetables
• Dipping chips or pita bread
• Dressing pasta salad (it goes well with a pasta salad like this one) 
• Dipping appetizers (I’ve got a good one coming tomorrow!) 
• Serving over roasted or grilled vegetables
• Drizzling over cooked meats

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