The Best Red Wine Vinaigrette

Elevate your salads to gourmet status with *The Best Red Wine Vinaigrette*, a quick and easy homemade dressing that's bursting with flavor. This vibrant recipe combines the tangy richness of red wine vinegar with smooth extra-virgin olive oil, a dollop of Dijon mustard for depth, and a hint of honey for balanced sweetness. Minced garlic and a pinch of dried oregano bring a savory, herbaceous touch, while freshly cracked black pepper and salt round out the perfectly seasoned profile. Ready in just 5 minutes, this emulsified vinaigrette adds a sophisticated flair to any leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls. Simple yet irresistible, it’s a must-have for fresh, healthful, and utterly delicious meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 30/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 small garlic clove (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

Step 2

Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Alternatively, if using a jar, seal it tightly and shake vigorously to combine.

Step 3

Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking continuously, or add it to the jar and shake again until fully emulsified and creamy.

Step 4

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt, black pepper, or honey for sweetness.

Step 5

Use immediately on your favorite salad or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake or whisk well before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	161.9 grams (161.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	802

Total Fat 84.00g	108%
Saturated Fat 11.20g	56%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1530mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 13.20g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0.30g	1%
Total Sugars 11.50g
Protein 0.40g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 15mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 64mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 93.3%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 6.5%