Homemade Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing

This easy Red Wine Vinaigrette Recipe takes only 5 minutes to prepare with 5 basic pantry ingredients. The homemade healthy vinaigrette recipe tastes gourmet packs a tangy punch and is perfect with so many salads.  It's the BEST Red Wine Vinegar Dressing that's also low-cal, low-carb, sugar-free, and keto.

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Red Wine Vinaigrette Recipe - The Best Healthy Dressing!

This Red Wine Vinaigrette recipe is such a fabulous healthy dressing made with simple ingredients like red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon, and spices.  It's only 40 calories and it comes together with pantry staples in just a few minutes, making it the perfect healthy vinaigrette recipe for everything from weekday or holiday meals.  You can even use it as a marinade.

This Red Wine Vinegar Dressing recipe is fabulous because it features red wine which has a punchier, more vibrant grape flavor than other vinegar.  That makes this salad dressing the perfect addition to your recipe book.  The flavor of the dressing is fruity, vibrant, and zingy.  This dressing is a lot lighter than my balsamic vinegar-based one.  It's rich, but still mild enough to go with so many things. It pairs perfectly with anything Italian, Greek, or even Mediterranean.   I love it with everything from my Mediterranean Quinoa Salad, Kale Strawberry Salad, Tuscan Melon Salad, or Apple Cranberry Salad.

I enjoy making my own homemade salad dressings over grocery store dressings!  This is one of 20 Salad Dressing Recipes on Running in a Skirt including Greek Yogurt Ranch, Healthy Greek Salad Dressing, and Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing.   Once you get the hang of making your healthy recipes, it doesn't take much time and tastes so delightful.  They are generally healthier and it's nice to know exactly what is in them, unlike bottled dressings which can contain lots of sugars and preservatives.  The gorgeous fresh flavors can't compare to anything else you'll get.

Why you'll love this Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe...

• This simple Red Wine Vinaigrette recipe is a dressing that only uses 5 ingredients and takes just 5 minutes to make!
• The red wine vinegar and lemon shine in it and bring a nice Italian flavor to your salads!  If you don't like lemon, you can leave that out but I think it adds something bright and flavorful without adding any calories or fat.
• It has a lot of flavor for a simple dressing!
• This version is sugar-free and contains no preservatives.
• You can make a batch of my Red Wine Vinegar Dressing recipe early in the week and enjoy it for days.  It just needs a nice shake before serving because the oil and vinegar do separate.  It's fun to keep it in a mason jar in the fridge so you can shake it easily.  If you don't have any mason jars, pick some up here!

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Red Wine Vinaigrette dressing recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.

• Olive oil: Use high-quality oil like extra virgin olive oil.  I enjoy ones imported from Italy.
• Red wine vinegar: Red wine vinegar has a bold flavor that makes it perfect in a dressing.  Since there are only a few ingredients in this dressing, nice products make a big difference.  I love this one.  For a more budget-friendly option, try this one.
• Lemon juice: Lemon adds brightness to the dressing.  For best results use fresh squeezed lemon.
• Garlic: Garlic adds richness and extra flavor to the dressing.  I like to use fresh garlic for this dressing, but you can substitute garlic powder for the fresh garlic.  Start with a ¼ teaspoon and see if you need more.
• Dried oregano: Oregano and dried herbs pair well with this dressing and complement the other flavors in the dressing without overpowering.   You could also leave it out or substitute it with Italian Seasoning Spice Mix.  You can also substitute fresh herbs like parsley or chives.
• Salt and black pepper: Helps to bring out the flavors. I recommend adding the salt and pepper to taste starting with a ¼ teaspoon of each and adding more until you get the flavors you like.

Instructions:

This is an overview of the instructions to make this Red Wine Vinaigrette dressing recipe, but the full detailed printable recipe is below in the recipe card.

1. Put all ingredients- the red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon, garlic, and oregano- in a jar and mix well.  You can shake it in a jar with a tight-fitting lid or whisk it together in a small bowl.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Store dressing in the fridge, and shake well before using it.
4. Serve with your favorite salads, vegetables or wraps.  Drizzle to serve.

Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing Variations

I love this Red Wine Vinaigrette recipe as written, but here are some fun variations on this healthy dressing.

• Make it Creamy: Add some Greek yogurt for cream but healthy vinaigrette.  This will give it a thicker texture.
• Make it Cheesy: Add some parmesan cheese or feta cheese for a cheesy punch.
• Make it Thicker: Add some Dijon mustard for a spicy kick.
• Make it Sweet: Add some sweetness with maple syrup or honey.
• Make it Rich: Add diced shallot.

FAQ

How long does the Red Wine Vinegar Dressing last?

Store the dressing in a jar with a tight lid in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The oil and vinegar will separate, so make sure to shake the dressing well before using it on a salad.  Do not freeze the dressing.

Is Red Wine Vinaigrette good for you?

YES! Red wine vinegar is shown to improve your heart health and is filled with antioxidants making this a great healthy salad dressing choice.  Most vinegarettes have higher oil content.  My recipe has more red wine vinegar to olive oil meaning it's a healthier version of a Red Wine Vinegar Dressing.  It's also only 42 calories per serving which is significantly less than most Italian bottled salad dressings.

Can you make salad dressing with red wine vinegar?

Yes, and it tastes delicious.  Follow this simple recipe to make your own Red Wine Vinegar Dressing.

Serve it With:

This healthy Red Wine Vinaigrette dressing recipe would be wonderful by tossing it with on any kind of mixed green salad with tomatoes, cucumbers and veggies.  It is light enough for even tender greens like arugula or even romaine.  It will not overpower your salad or greens, which is exactly what you want sometimes.  Here are some other delicious ways to serve it.

• Cobb Salad
• Italian Chopped Salad
• Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
• Caprese Pasta Salad
• Italian Pasta Salad
• Kale Strawberry Salad
• Tuscan Melon Salad
• Apple Cranberry Salad

I hope you enjoy it and as always I'd love to know what you think!

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Red Wine Vinaigrette Recipe

Julie Wunder

This easy Red Wine Vinaigrette Recipe takes only 5 minutes to prepare with 5 basic pantry ingredients. The homemade healthy vinaigrette recipe tastes gourmet and packs a tangy punch and is perfect with so many salads.  It's the BEST Red Wine Vinegar Dressing that's also low-cal, low-carb, sugar-free, and keto.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 24 ½ cups dressing

Calories 42 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 small lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Put all ingredients in a jar and mix well.
• Store in the fridge, and shake well before using.

Notes

Serving Size

A serving is about 1 tablespoon.

 

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 4mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Keyword dressing, red wine vinegar, vinaigrette

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