7 Basic Vinaigrette Recipes

a stack of 7 glass jars filled with various vinaigrette recipes

5 from 6 votes

7 basic vinaigrette recipes that will add so much flavor to your salads! These are ready in under 5 minutes and are so much tastier than the store-bought stuff.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 74kcal

Author: Denise Bustard

Ingredients

1. White Wine Vinaigrette

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar see note 1
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons maple syrup (honey or brown sugar may be subbed)
salt & pepper

2. Red Wine Vinaigrette

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar see note 2
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons maple syrup (honey or brown sugar may be subbed)
salt & pepper

3. Apple Cider Vinaigrette

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar (raw unfiltered)
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons maple syrup (honey or brown sugar may be subbed)
salt & pepper

4. Balsamic Vinaigrette

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons maple syrup (honey or brown sugar may be subbed)
salt & pepper

5. Raspberry Vinaigrette

1 cup fresh raspberries
¼ cup basil leaves (loosely packed)
¼ cup red wine vinegar (balsamic also works)
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons maple syrup (increase if necessary)
½ teaspoon dijon mustard

6. Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

½ cup cilantro leaves (loosely packed)
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey (maple syrup or brown sugar may be swapped)
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ avocado (optional and not pictured)

7. Roasted Strawberry Vinaigrette

12 strawberries (hulled)
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

White Wine, Red Wine, Balsamic and Apple Cider Vinaigrettes

Shake together all ingredients. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Raspberry & Cilantro Lime Vinaigrettes

Blend together all ingredients in a blender or with an immersion blender. Store in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Roasted Strawberry Vinaigrette

Heat oven to 350°F. Roast strawberries for 25 minutes and allow to cool slightly.
Blend together all ingredients in a blender or with an immersion blender. Store in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Notes

1- not to be confused with white vinegar!

2- this recipe works great as written on pasta salad, however it's a bit tangy for a green salad. for green salads I recommend a 1:2 (3 tablespoons red wine vinegar + 6 tablespoons of olive oil) or a 1:3 (2 tablespoons red wine vinegar + 6 tablespoons olive oil) ratio of oil to vinegar

Storage

basic vinaigrettes without fresh fruit or herbs- store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
vinaigrettes with fresh herbs or fruit- store in the fridge for up to 3 days

As the vinaigrette stores, the oil and vinegar will separate over time. Let it stand at room temperature for 10 minutes, then shake it up well before serving.

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