Copycat Cava Greek Dressing

Greek Dressing with spoons in a white dish

Craving that tangy, herb-packed Greek dressing from Cava? This easy copycat recipe recreates the restaurant's signature flavor in just 5 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 10kcal

Author: Wendi Spraker

Cost: 10.00

Ingredients

¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup Dijon mustard
3 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1 clove garlic minced
1 ½ cups neutral oil vegetable or canola oil

Instructions

In a blender or using an immersion blender, combine the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and minced garlic. Blend well until the mixture is smooth and the oregano is evenly distributed.
With the blender running on medium speed, slowly drizzle in the neutral oil in a thin, steady stream. This gradual process is crucial for creating the creamy, emulsified texture that makes this dressing so special.
Continue blending until the dressing is thick and creamy, similar to mayonnaise. The mixture should hold together without separating.
Sample the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt for depth, lemon juice for brightness, or oregano for herbaceous flavor.

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Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better emulsification. Cold ingredients can cause the dressing to break or separate.

Add oil slowly - rushing this step will result in a broken, oily dressing instead of the creamy texture you want.

Quality matters - use good red wine vinegar and fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. The oregano should be aromatic, not stale.

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