Best Greek Vinaigrette Or Marinade Recipes

GREEK SALAD

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Try Ina Garten's fresh Greek Salad recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network for a colorful veggie dish that's studded with salty olives and feta cheese.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, large-diced
1 yellow bell pepper, large-diced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, sliced in half-rounds
1/2 pound feta cheese, 1/2-inch diced (not crumbled)
1/2 cup calamata olives, pitted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil

Steps:

Place the cucumber, peppers, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl.
For the vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, oregano, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Still whisking, slowly add the olive oil to make an emulsion. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables. Add the feta and olives and toss lightly. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.

GREEK VINAIGRETTE

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I use this on salad and I will add things like feta cheese, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, etc. It even tastes great on ordinary tossed salad or over grilled halloumi cheese.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar or 1 teaspoon Splenda granular
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Combine vinegar and spices in a blender.
Slowly stream oil into mixture as it blends remove the little cap and pour through the hole), until the dressing emulsifies.
Serve over mixed greens or salad of your choice.

GREEK CHICKEN BREASTS

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Turn up the flavor with our Greek Chicken Breasts Recipe. A Greek-style marinade makes our Greek Chicken Breasts bake up juicy, tender and flavorful.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup KRAFT Greek Vinaigrette Dressing
2 tsp. lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)

Steps:

Heat oven to 400ºF.
Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl until blended. Reserve 1/4 cup; refrigerate until ready to use. Add chicken to remaining yogurt mixture; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate.
Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on foil-covered baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
Bake 20 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), brushing with reserved yogurt mixture for the last 5 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

GREEK VINAIGRETTE OR MARINADE

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Recipe using Good Seasons Italian Seasoning Mix from the side of the box! Placed here for safe keeping. States this can be used as either a salad dressing or as a marinade for chicken or shrimp. NOTE: I usually sub a little of the oil for water and then add a splash of balsamic vinegar and about 1/2 tsp of fresh chopped oregano to freshen it up. . .fantastic dressing!!!!

Provided by januarybride

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 8 oz, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (2/3 ounce) packet of good seasons Italian salad dressing mix
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (may use low fat or fat free with great results)
2 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives

Steps:

Whisk together all ingredients.
Serve atop greens as a salad or use as a marinade for chicken or shrimp.

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