Simple Red Wine Vinaigrette Recipe (Easy Dressing)

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Simple Red Wine Vinaigrette Recipe (Easy Dressing)

Mallory

This classic Red Wine Vinaigrette recipe is the perfect combination of bold, tangy and slightly sweet flavor with a smooth texture! It's a simple recipe if you want to make your own salad dressing to pair with your favorite salad!

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Prep Time 2

Course dressings and more

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings servings

Calories 130 kcal

Equipment

1 blender (optional)

Ingredients

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1-2 tablespoon water (optional, as needed to thin it out)

Instructions

Method 1: Add the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth (30-60 seconds).
Method 2: Whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mason jar or small bowl. Drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil and whisk until it's emulsified.
Method 3: add all the ingredients to a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid, secure the lid, and shake it until everything is well combined.

Notes

Expert Tips

Use a high quality olive oil since it's the base of this red wine vinaigrette.
Red wine vinegar is more tangy than white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar so a little goes a long way.
The ingredient flavors in this dressing recipe can vary a bit based on brand and variety so taste your dressing once it's mixed and adjust it if needed! If it has too much tangy flavor, add more honey or an extra pinch of salt. If it's too sweet, add slightly more lemon. If it's too oily, add an extra squeeze of lemon.

Storage

Refrigerator - Store leftover dressing in an airtight container with a tight-fitting lid in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.
It's normal for the oil and vinegar to separate and even solidify a bit in the fridge. Simply take it out and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes and then shake to combine before using it.

Dietitian Tip

As easy way to taste test a dressing before adding it to the whole salad it to dip a piece of lettuce in it and give it a taste actually on a piece of lettuce instead of on it's own!

For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 170mgSugar: 1g

Keyword 10 minutes or less, dairy free, gluten free

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