Creamy Herb Dressing with Greek Yogurt

This creamy herb dressing is a quick Mediterranean-style dressing made with Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, lemon, garlic, and olive oil. It's tangy, fresh, and creamy, perfect for salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or as a dip. 

In our house, especially during summer, we eat a lot of salads, grain bowls, and simple Mediterranean-style dinners. We almost always have some sort of homemade dressing in the fridge, and this creamy herb dressing is one of those quick sauces that goes with almost everything.

This easy creamy herb dressing comes together in about 10 minutes and is a lovely way to use fresh herbs. Spoon it over a simple green salad, drizzle it over salmon or chicken, or serve it with warm pita bread and crunchy vegetables.

Scroll down for step-by-step photos, helpful tips, and serving ideas!

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• Why You'll Love This Creamy Herb Dressing
• Ingredients You'll Need
• How to Make Creamy Herb Dressing
• Substitutions and Add-Ins
• Flavor Variations
• What to Serve with Creamy Herb Dressing
• Storage Instructions
• FAQ's
• More Salad Dressings to Try
• Creamy Herb Dressing with Greek Yogurt

Why You'll Love This Creamy Herb Dressing

• Quick and easy - It takes about 10 minutes to make.
• Fresh and creamy - Greek yogurt gives it a lovely creamy texture, while lemon and herbs keep it bright.
• Versatile - Use it as a salad dressing, dip, sauce, or drizzle.
• Great for summer meals - Perfect with salads, grilled meats, grain bowls, and mezze-style plates.

Ingredients You'll Need

This creamy yogurt herb dressing uses simple Mediterranean-style ingredients and plenty of fresh herbs

• Greek yogurt - Creates a thick, creamy base with a light tang.
• Fresh herbs - Parsley, mint, and dill add freshness and flavor.
• Lemon zest and juice - Brightens the dressing and balances the creaminess.
• Garlic - Adds a savory little kick.
• Extra virgin olive oil - Loosens the dressing slightly and gives it a smooth finish.
• Salt and black pepper - Essential for bringing all the flavors together.

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How to Make Creamy Herb Dressing

Prep your ingredients

Mince the garlic and finely chop all the herbs.

Mix the base

In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil. Stir in the garlic, parsley, mint, and dill.

Chef's Tip: Let the dressing sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. This gives the garlic and herbs time to soften and blend into the yogurt.

Season and adjust

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust lemon or olive oil if needed.

Chef's Tip: For a thinner salad dressing, stir in a teaspoon or two of cold water until it reaches your preferred consistency.

Serve or store

Use immediately or refrigerate until needed.

Substitutions and Add-Ins

This creamy herb dressing is easy to adjust depending on what you have.

• Greek yogurt - Use full-fat Greek yogurt for a richer dressing, or low-fat Greek yogurt for something lighter.
• Herbs - Try basil, chives, cilantro, or oregano, depending on what you're serving it with.

Flavor Variations

• Green goddess-style - Add basil, chives, and a small spoonful of Dijon mustard.
• Greek-style - Add extra dill, oregano, and lemon zest.
• Spicy herb dressing - Add a pinch of chili flakes or a little finely chopped jalapeño.
• Tahini herb dressing - Stir in a spoonful of tahini for a nutty, creamy variation.

What to Serve with Creamy Herb Dressing

This creamy herb dressing is perfect for salads, bowls, dips, and Mediterranean-style dinners.

• Salads - Serve with Chickpea Feta Salad, a simple green salad, pasta salad, or Cucumber Feta Salad.
• As a dip - Serve with crunchy vegetables, chips, oven baked Mediterranean chicken tenders, or warm pita bread.
• Grain bowls and pasta salads - Toss with cooked bulgur wheat, quinoa, or pasta salad to add freshness and balance to grain bowls and Mediterranean-style dishes.
• Seafood and chicken - Spoon over our sheet pan Lebanese salmon or slow roasted lemon and herb whole chicken.
• Mediterranean mains - Serve alongside our Mediterranean boneless leg of lamb roast or these easy Lamb Koftas for a fresh, creamy sauce. 

Storage Instructions

Fridge: Store this creamy herb dressing in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Make Ahead: This dressing can be made a few hours ahead. The flavor gets even better after it has had a little time to rest in the fridge.

Before Serving: Stir well before using. If it thickens in the fridge, loosen it with a small splash of cold water, lemon juice, or olive oil.

FAQ's

More Salad Dressings to Try

If you enjoy homemade salad dressings, you may also like our:

• White Wine Vinaigrette
• Balsamic Dressing for Salad
• Red Wine Vinegar Salad Dressing
• Lemon Garlic Dressing
• Apple Cider Vinaigrette

This creamy herb dressing is one of those simple fridge staples that makes summer meals feel fresh and easy. It's quick to mix together, full of bright herb flavor, and works just as well as a salad dressing as it does a dip or sauce.

Give it a try and let us know in the comments how you served it! Don't forget to Pin it for later or share it with a friend.

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The nutrition is an estimate only. It was calculated using Nutrifox, an online nutrition calculator.