5 Minute Red Wine Vinaigrette Recipe

Glass jar with red wine vinaigrette on a gray background

5 from 4 votes

This 5 minute red wine vinaigrette is a staple in our house. Easy to prep with four simple pantry ingredients, ready in 5 minutes, and adds so much flavor to your salad!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 74kcal

Author: Denise Bustard

Ingredients

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar *see note
½ teaspoon dijon
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
salt & pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a mason jar or salad dressing shaker. Shake until well combined, then drizzle onto your salad.

Storage

Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before using.

Notes

* I recommend this recipe for pasta or grain salads, but it is a bit too tangy for green salads

* for green salads and a less tangy vinaigrette I recommend:

1:2 ratio (3 tablespoons red wine vinegar + 6 tablespoons of olive oil)
1:3 (2 tablespoons red wine vinegar + 6 tablespoons olive oil) ratio of oil to vinegar

Variations:

garlic- adding a clove or two of minced garlic adds even more depth of flavor
Italian seasonings- like basil and oregano would be great for a greek salad. Start with ½ teaspoon.
dill- add 1-2 teaspoons of dried dill
feta cheese- the salty flavors go so well with the tangy flavors of this vinaigrette
parmesan cheese- try 2 tablespoons and add more as desired.

Storage

Vinaigrette may be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. If you add garlic or fresh herbs, store for 1 week max.

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