This easy Feta Dressing has almost 0 carbs per serving! So tangy and delicious, you will want to pour it all over everything. It’s a great way to jazz up your summer salads.
I have found my new favorite keto salad dressing. Or rather, I should say, I’ve CREATED my new favorite keto salad dressing. This easy feta dressing is heaven in a jar. It’s also fabulous as a dip for veggies and a sauce for grilled meats.
I think I’ve mentioned how much my husband loves feta. We always keep some in the fridge to make Greek Lemon Chicken. And we love to add it to our grilled zucchini in the summertime.
So of course he loves this dressing. I will make a big batch and discover that it’s almost gone within a few days. Sometimes I think he might just drink it straight from the jar!
I have trouble resisting it too, and I find myself taking little swipes of it here and there. Or accidentally falling into it with a spoon. It happens.
Why you will love this recipe
This feta dressing is a keto copycat of Toby’s Greek Feta dressing. A friend brought some to our house one day and my husband and I found we couldn’t get enough. I just couldn’t stop dipping my fresh veggies into it.
It was clearly time to take matters into my own hands and create an even healthier, more keto-friendly version.
Toby’s feta dressing is a thick ranch or bleu cheese style dressing, with plenty of crumbled feta. I worked hard to get the flavors and consistency just right. My first attempt was decent but a little too thin and not quite tangy enough.
My second attempt was spectacular. I simplified the dressing base but added more feta. I made it to go it some souvlaki chicken and it was a perfect pairing. If you love Greek flavors and feta, you will love this dressing.
Reader reviews
“Love the versatility of this recipe. Not only do we use it on salad, but it is wonderful with pita chips and steamed artichokes too.” — Rae
“My kids won’t stop eating this – like going into the jar with a spoon! I have made 3 batches in 3 days. This is one of the best salad dressings I have ever tasted. Bonus I am getting the whole family to eat mixed greens every night now!” — JennyB
“I have to admit, when I first read this I thought, ‘How good could it be?’ Now I know, and can never go back. Thanks for sharing, it really elevates…everything!” — Lu
Ingredients you need
- Mayonnaise: Be sure to read the labels on your favorite mayonnaise. Choose one that doesn’t add sugar or other sweeteners that increase the carb count.
- Sour cream: Use full fat sour cream, which is lower in carbs.
- Apple cider vinegar: This gives the dressing a little zip! The original Toby’s dressing uses red wine vinegar but I reached for the good old ACV.
- Crumbled feta cheese: Any variety of feta can be used in this dressing. You can crumble it yourself or buy it in crumbles.
- Fresh dill: Use fresh dill. Dried dill can be used in a pinch and you will only want half the amount. But fresh dill is key to making really good flavorful dressing.
- Garlic: Again, fresh garlic gives tremendous flavor. But you could sub in with powdered garlic if absolutely necessary.
- Dijon mustard: This brings out the tanginess.
- Salt and pepper: Some varieties of feta are very salty, so it is best to use less at first and then adjust the saltiness later.
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, garlic, dill, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese. Alternatively, you can place all of the ingredients in a pint-sized mason jar and shake until combined.
Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
How easy is that???
Expert tips
This might be one of the simplest things in the world to make but I have a few tips for you anyway…
- Grab a mason jar with a tight fitting lid. The best way to make keto salad dressing is to shake it up and get all of those ingredients mixed in. Shake it shake it shake it. Shake it til you make it!
- Use good healthy mayonnaise. I’m a fan of the avocado mayo from Primal Kitchen. It’s not cheap, mind you. But there are no questionable oils or sugars. There are a few other avocado oil mayos out there, and Chosen Foods is pretty good.
- We love it with fresh ground pepper. If you have a pepper mill, I highly suggest using fresh ground instead of pre-ground pepper.
- Lots and lots of delicious crumbled feta! Don’t skimp here, my friends. This creamy dressing should be packed with the good stuff.
Then let your whole jar of dressing sit in the fridge for a few hours so the flavors meld.
Frequently asked questions
I like to keep my feta salad dressing in a mason jar. You can easily give it a good shake each time you use it. If all of your ingredients are fresh, it can last up to one week in the refrigerator.
This keto feta dressing recipe has 0.7g of carbs and 0.1g of fiber per serving. That comes to 0.6g net carbs per 2-tablespoon serving.
How to use feta dressing
What will you put this delicious dressing on? I’ve got a few ideas for you! Try it with…
Creamy Feta Dressing
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon sour cream
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, garlic, dill, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese. Alternatively, you can place all of the ingredients in a pint-sized mason jar and shake until combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
Eden says
This was the best salad dressing! I can’t wait to make it again. Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
Lisalia says
All day i dream about visiting your website and seeing what new recipes you have for me! LOVE this one!
Rachael Yerkes says
this dressing is so dang good! love that it’s keto friendly too
Dawnj says
Just wanted to give a shout out, also, on how delicious this dressing is on salads and celery sticks! THANK YOU!
Carolyn says
So glad you like it!
Jill Gaul says
Very Good, I am trying to make my own dressings versus buying and this is a winner! Thank you for the recipe!
Alexie says
Made it a double batch
With oregano instead of mustard and added sanctions Oil to thin it out
Perfectly keto!
Alexie says
MCT*** oil
Carolyn says
So glad!
Barbara B says
WOW & OMG ! Carolyn, you have knocked it out of the park with this recipe !! I made it for my daughter’s visit and I am having a hard time keeping a spoon out of it !!
LU COOPER says
I have to admit, when I first read this I thought, ‘How good could it be?’ Now I know, and can never go back. Thanks for sharing, it really elevates…everything!
Carolyn says
Wow, now that’s a ringing endorsement!
Sharon Rausch says
I learn so much from you as well! Thank you so much for sharing your helpful information. Keep it up.
Rachael Yerkes says
love this dressing!
Taylor says
Yum, I can’t wait to try this! It would taste amazing on a Greek salad!
Sara Welch says
This was such an easy dressing to make and great to have on hand! Delicious!
Ashley F says
Homemade is always better and this one is no exception!
Katerina @ diethood .com says
Oh my goodness this sounds SO good!! I can’t wait to try it!!
Joan says
I buy Toby’s feta dressing all the time.But when we travel outside of Oregon in our RV, I can’t find it. Carolyn to the rescue! Thanks for a recipe.
Denise says
Delicious. How long can this keep in the fridge; 5 days ir so?
Carolyn says
As long as your dairy is fresh, it should last about 5 days.
Beth says
Just made this to enjoy later on a big salad. I did thin it out a bit with heavy cream. It didn’t have much liquid or pouring consistency, only a couple of Tbs needed. But the taste is great and can’t wait to have it later today. Thx!
Chaney Dixon says
I’ve been making a similar dressing for years. My mom says she wishes I could bottle it. I use red wine vinegar and instead of dill I use oregano – Greek flavors. I call it my Creamy Greek Dressing.
Carolyn says
Great minds…
Diane says
Thank you for this recipe. I love Toby’s salad dressing so much I can eat it by the spoonful. Our grocery store doesn’t carry the feta flavor any more, so I’ve been buying the blue cheese one, even though it has some ingredients I’m not crazy about like canola oil. I’ll bet your recipe would be good with blue cheese when I don’t have feta on hand. Can’t wait to make this dressing this afternoon so I can have it on a salad tomorrow.
I have several of your cookbooks and really enjoy everything I’ve made from them.
Carolyn says
It would be fab with bleu cheese! It’s really kind of a basic ranch, without too much garlic and dill, and lots of feta! Have fun playing with it.
Emilie says
Just made this for my salads (spring mix, chicken, artichoke, bell pepper and cucumber) the next few days and it’s so tasty!! I love ACV so I added another splash more! Other than that the only thing I’d change for next time is doubling the recipe!
Carolyn says
So glad to hear it!