Garlic Red Wine Vinegar Salad Dressing

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Elevate your salads with this vibrant Garlic Red Wine Vinegar Salad Dressing, a quick and easy recipe bursting with bold, tangy flavors. Made with high-quality extra virgin olive oil, zesty red wine vinegar, and aromatic freshly minced garlic, this dressing is perfectly balanced with a touch of Dijon mustard and optional honey for subtle sweetness. Taking just 5 minutes to prepare, it emulsifies into a silky, homemade vinaigrette that's free of preservatives and full of wholesome goodness. Whether drizzled over crisp greens or used as a marinade, this dressing offers effortless elegance and versatility. Perfect for meal prep, it stays fresh in the fridge for up to a week—just shake and serve!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 5 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

7 items

• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
• 2 unit Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves or use a garlic press to crush them into a smooth paste.

2. In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine the red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and honey (if using).

3. Add the salt and freshly ground black pepper to the mixture, stirring until well combined.

4. Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking continuously, or shake vigorously if using a jar, until the dressing emulsifies and becomes smooth.

5. Taste the dressing and adjust salt, pepper, or honey as needed.

6. Serve immediately over your favorite salad, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week. Shake well before each use.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (24.9g)

Calories		133
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		14.4 g	18%
	Saturated Fat	2.1 g	11%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		136 mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate		1.1 g	0%
	Dietary Fiber	0.0 g	0%
	Total Sugars	0.7 g
Protein		0.1 g	0%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		3 mg	0%
Iron		0.2 mg	1%
Potassium		9 mg	0%

*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: 1038 cal (96.6%%)

Protein: 2 cal (0.2%%)

Carbs: 34 cal (3.2%%)