The nice thing about making your own curry paste is that like anything homemade, not only is it far fresher than anything store-bought, but it is also completely customizable. This really makes a difference when it comes to heat level. I consider this recipe as written to be about a “medium” heat level. For “mild” omit the jalapenos, and for “hot” use 3 jalapenos and add 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or to taste).

Quite possibly one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten in my entire life. Imagine if you will, plunging your spoon through a crispy layer of caramelized sugar to expose a silky layer of frozen creme brulee ice cream beneath. Oh yea baby, this recipe is worth every single calorie-laden bite. Break out the kitchen torch! Your family and friends are going to flip over this one.

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Mediterranean Restaurant Style Greek Salad Dressing

by whatlifedishesout on August 22, 2010 in Salad Dressings, Salads

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Recipe Description

This dressing is incredibly easy to make and its fresh, creamy, lemony taste will make your Greek salad indistinquishable from the salad at the upscale Mediterranean restaurant!

Preparation Instructions

Place lemon juice, water, minced garlic, oregano, sugar and salt in a jar. Cover and shake well to combine. Add olive oil to the jar. Cover, shake until well blended and creamy.

When ready to serve, shake well before pouring over salad.

For step-by-step photo instructions for the perfect Greek Salad to wear this dressing—including the one secret ingredient that will take your Greek salad over the top—see the related blog post.

Ingredients

⅓ cups Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Water
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
¼ teaspoons Sugar
¼ teaspoons Salt
6 Tablespoons Olive Oil

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Reviews

krypto on 10.24.2010

This was a great recipe. I made a large salad with grilled chicken, feta cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, walnuts, and grilled pita bread. The dressing was perfect!!!

Kelsey May on 11.30.2010

I made this last night and ate it on a greek salad today– It was the most thrilling salad I’ve ever had! I ended up dipping bread in the leftover dressing because I couldn’t stand to waste any of it!

ImOnMyWay on 3.8.2011

This is wonderful! Must be the fresh ingredients combo. I had some Greek spice mix kicking around and used that instead of oregano, plus I forgot the sugar. Oops, sorry, try better next time! But it’s so good anyway.

susieshrimp on 4.10.2011

Our friend is great cook and decided on having a Greek themed dinner. He asked that I bring a Greek Salad. I found your dressing recipe(and furthermore your salad on your blog). It was wonderful, it had so much flavor, i felt like I was eating a restaurant salad. So many times I find what I think are great recipes and they end up just tasting so-so. This one is WONDERFUL and I plan to use it again and again.

VictoriaDoubleU on 4.26.2012

This was wonderful! I’ll definitely make it again!

Kelly on 10.18.2012

This was okay.

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