A fresh, vibrant Lemon Olive Oil Salad Dressing recipe straight from Greece, this simple 5-ingredient salad dressing recipe brightens up any dish that it’s added to – from a simple salad to roasted veggies or even as finishing touch on some grilled chicken.

Greek Lemon Olive Oil Salad Dressing Recipe

This lemon olive oil salad dressing is a traditional greek dressing called “latholemono.”

It’s not just used for salads; it makes a wonderful finishing touch on chicken, seafood or lamb and is delicious drizzled over roasted veggies or a cooked grain (swap it out for the dressing in our chickpea quinoa salad). It could even be a dip for bread – and I personally love dipping steamed artichoke leaves in it.

So much versatility in a dressing that takes less than 5 minutes to whip up! Quick, easy, versatile, made with only 5 ingredients and absolutely delicious – what more could you ask for?

I make this easy lemon salad dressing on repeat through the summer months but it’s a great way to liven up salads and proteins year-round. It’s zippy, fresh and vibrant with the perfect amount of sourness and tang.

This lemon salad dressing recipe is from the fabulous cookbook It’s All Greek to Me, which I’ve previously shared a spanakopita (Greek spinach pie recipe) from.

Does lemon olive oil dressing need to be refrigerated? Yes, while olive oil doesn’t need to be refrigerated, after this salad dressing is emulsified it needs to be refrigerated for best flavor.

Store the dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Check out our quick video on how to make this vibrant and easy salad dressing – and then don’t forget to scroll down to grab your free printable recipe card:

Latholemono Lemon Salad Dressing Ingredients

• Lemon Juice
• Sea Salt
• Black Pepper
• Minced Garlic
• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.

Tip: if you need a touch of sweetness to balance out the tang of the lemon juice and garlic, add a touch of honey.

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Citrus Juicer
• Whisk
• Mason Jar or Salad Bottle, for storing

How to Make Lemon Olive Oil Salad Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic (if using).

Then very slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly to emulsify.

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.

Pin this easy Lemon Salad Dressing to liven up your next salad:

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I hope you love this easy lemon salad dressing as much as I do! I’d love to hear what you enjoy it with – I’m always looking for new healthy lunch ideas.

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Original image from 2015: