By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
147 cal · 5 min
Creamy Feta-Red Wine Vinegar Dressing
Recipe GLPR75f54b9f7a312a
A silky, tangy dressing made by blending crumbled feta cheese with red wine vinegar, fresh herbs, and olive oil. This Greek-inspired condiment has a rich, creamy texture and bright acidity that works beautifully on salads, roasted vegetables, or as a dip for bread.
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Ingredients
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or fresh oregano, finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons water
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Place the crumbled feta cheese in a medium bowl. Add the red wine vinegar and chopped fresh thyme or oregano. Using a fork, mash the feta vigorously against the sides of the bowl, breaking it down until the mixture becomes fairly smooth and the herbs are well distributed.
Drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk and mix with the fork until the dressing becomes creamy and emulsified. Gradually add the water, a little at a time, whisking constantly until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency. Since feta cheese varies in moisture content, taste as you go and adjust by adding more olive oil for richness, more vinegar for tang, or more water for a thinner consistency.
Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste preference. Whisk once more to ensure the seasonings are evenly incorporated. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Comments
All ingredients are basic pantry and dairy staples available at every Charlotte chain—feta is standard at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, and Walmart. The stated five minutes is honest for whisking together a simple vinaigrette; cost per serving runs under a dollar for the feta, oil, and vinegar, making it economical for salad dressing or a dip. This dressing is genuinely hands-off, needs no babysitting, and works equally well as a fresh pour or held overnight in the refrigerator. The only minor drawback is that it's a condiment rather than a full meal, and the fresh herb note means it's best used within a day or two rather than as a lasting leftover.
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