Classic Red Wine Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads with this quick and flavorful Classic Red Wine Vinaigrette, a timeless dressing that combines tangy red wine vinegar, rich extra-virgin olive oil, and a hint of sweetness from honey. Enhanced with Dijon mustard and a touch of garlic, this easy recipe comes together in just 5 minutes and delivers perfect harmony in every bite. Whether you’re tossing it with crisp greens or drizzling it over roasted vegetables, this versatile vinaigrette is ideal for adding a gourmet touch to your meals. Plus, it’s a make-ahead marvel—store it in the fridge and enjoy fresh, homemade dressing all week long. Perfect for anyone seeking simple yet sophisticated salad dressings packed with bold flavor and DIY convenience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.
In a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Whisk or shake vigorously until well combined and the honey is fully dissolved.
Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk, or close the jar and shake until the vinaigrette is well emulsified and smooth.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to balance the flavors as desired.
Use immediately on your favorite salad, or store in the refrigerator for up to one week, shaking well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 707 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 1% | |
*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.
