Low Fat Classic Red Wine Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads with this Low Fat Classic Red Wine Vinaigrette, a lighter twist on the timeless dressing that delivers bold flavors without the extra calories. Featuring the tangy zest of red wine vinegar, the creamy smoothness of Dijon mustard, and a touch of natural sweetness from honey, this vinaigrette achieves a perfect balance of flavors in just 10 minutes. The inclusion of water reduces the oil content while maintaining a luscious texture, and a hint of garlic adds aromatic depth. Whipped into a silky emulsion, this guilt-free dressing is perfect for adding brightness to leafy greens, roasted veggies, or grain bowls. Wholesome, quick, and irresistibly delicious, this red wine vinaigrette is an everyday essential for healthy eating enthusiasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Minced garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, water, Dijon mustard, and honey. Whisk together until well blended.
Finely mince the garlic clove and add it to the bowl with the vinegar mixture.
Slowly drizzle the extra virgin olive oil into the mixture while whisking constantly to create an emulsion.
Season the vinaigrette with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a jar or a sealed container for storage.
Before serving, give the vinaigrette a good shake in its container to ensure it's well mixed.
Drizzle over your favorite salad and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 767 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 52 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.
