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This simple red wine vinaigrette will take all your favorite salads to the next level! Boasting a deep, smoky flavor, this 5-ingredient salad dressing is sure to become a new favorite recipe.
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This red wine vinaigrette is one of my all-time favorite homemade salad dressings! Tangy, smoky, aromatic, and slightly sweet, this dressing really has it all. Use it to top your garden salads, soups, and pastas, or as a dip for chopped veggies or crusty bread. In just five minutes, you can have this vibrant vinaigrette ready to add a splash of color and flavor to any meal.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Deliciously Tangy – The tangy fruit flavor of the red wine vinegar pairs beautifully with the honey and garlic to create a decadent dressing.
- Completely Versatile – While vinaigrettes are often used to top a salad, you can also use this dressing as a veggie dip or meat marinade.
- Easy and Cheap – This red wine vinaigrette features low-cost ingredients and an easy assembly process that makes it a great option for busy weeknights.
RECIPE WALK-THROUGH
Ingredients
- Red Wine Vinegar – Gives this dressing a punchy, fruity tang.
- Olive Oil – To build up the body of this vinaigrette.
- Garlic Cloves – Minced, to add bite and depth.
- Honey – Or a vegan alternative like agave nectar, to add a touch of sweetness.
- Salt and Pepper – To taste.
How To Make Red Wine Vinaigrette
See the recipe card below for full, detailed instructions
There are three different methods you can use to make this easy vinaigrette. We find that a mixture of the hand whisking method and the mason jar method will give your vinaigrette the best emulsification.
Hand Whisking Method
- In a large bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper until homogenous.
- Transfer the vinaigrette to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Blender Method
- Pulse together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender.
- Once thoroughly combined, transfer the vinaigrette to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Mason Jar Method
- Place the red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a mason jar.
- Tightly seal the jar and shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Storage Tips
The Best Way to Store Red Wine Vinaigrette
Store any leftover dressing in a covered mason jar or other airtight container in the fridge. When stored properly, this dressing should stay good for up to 2 weeks.
Serving Suggestions
This tart and aromatic vinaigrette can be served on a salad or used as a dip or marinade. It pairs well with darker leafy greens, toasted bread, julienned veggies, pork, fish, and beef. Really, this red wine vinaigrette elevates almost any dish it’s added to.
Recipe Tips
- Mix and refrigerate this vinaigrette at least a few hours before serving. This will ensure that the flavors have time to meld together.
- Want to add an extra kick of flavor? Toss in some smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, fresh dill, or Dijon mustard.
- Don’t have any fresh garlic? Don’t worry! You can replace each clove of minced garlic with ⅛ teaspoon of garlic powder.
More Salad Dressing Recipes
- Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Oil and Vinegar Dressing
- Winter Salad with Tangy Homemade Vinaigrette
- Garden Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing
- Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
- Balsamic Dressing
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Red wine vinegar
- 2/3 cup Olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 Garlic clove minced
Instructions
- Whisk ingredients together in a medium bowl, shake vigorously in a sealed mason jar, or pulse in a blender.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.
