Greek Spice Rub or Salad Dressing

Elevate your Mediterranean-inspired meals with this versatile Greek Spice Rub or Salad Dressing recipe, ready in just 5 minutes! Featuring a fragrant blend of dried oregano, thyme, basil, and warm spices like cinnamon and allspice, this mix bursts with bold flavors. Use it as a dry rub to perfectly season chicken, lamb, or fish, or transform it into a zesty Greek salad dressing with the addition of olive oil and fresh lemon juice. This simple, customizable spice blend is a must-have in your kitchen to add authentic Greek flair to meats, salads, or roasted veggies. Perfect for meal prep and easy to store, this recipe brings convenience and flavor to every dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Dried oregano
• 1 tablespoons Dried thyme
• 1 tablespoons Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Ground garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 0.5 cups Extra-virgin olive oil (optional for dressing)
• 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice (optional for dressing)

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine dried oregano, thyme, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Whisk or stir the mixture until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 3

For a Greek spice rub: Use the mix as a dry rub for chicken, lamb, or fish before grilling or baking. Store any unused spice rub in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Step 4

For a Greek salad dressing: In a medium bowl or mason jar, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the spice rub with the olive oil and fresh lemon juice until emulsified. Drizzle over salads or use as a marinade for meats or roasted vegetables.

Step 5

Taste and adjust salt or seasoning for both the rub or dressing, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	184.1 grams (184.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1001

Total Fat 111.30g	143%
Saturated Fat 15.80g	79%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2366mg	103%
Total Carbohydrate 14.60g	5%
Dietary Fiber 4.70g	17%
Total Sugars 2.10g
Protein 1.80g	4%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 140mg	11%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 193mg	4%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 93.9%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 5.5%