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Home Recipes Sauces & Dressings Easy Red Wine Vinaigrette

Easy Red Wine Vinaigrette

by Jennifer Debth January 29, 2020
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4.95 from 36 votes
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This easy red wine vinaigrette is literally the BEST salad dressing recipe. It’s quick, easy, and full of everyday ingredients like olive oil, red wine vinegar, a touch of sugar, dijon mustard, garlic, and salt!

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Look no further, this easy red wine vinaigrette is the best salad dressing. No joke, Trevor and I eat this vinaigrette at least once a week. We love it, because it’s quick, easy, healthy, packed with flavor, versatile, and goes on anything!

How to make red wine vinaigrette

This salad dressing literally comes together in 5 minutes or less. I love making a big batch at the beginning of the week and storing it in the fridge for salads all week long!

  1. Place ingredients: oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, garlic, and salt into a mason jar or tupperware.
  2. Seal and shake until well combined.
  3. Serve with your favorite leafy salad and enjoy.

This is a great last minute dressing, but it can also be made in advance!

Vinaigrette ingredients

The standard ratio for a vinaigrette is 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar. Personally, I find that FAR too oily, so I love using a 1 to 1 ratio aka equal parts oil and vinegar. All that means, is that if you use 1/2 cup oil, you’ll use 1/2 cup vinegar as well. If that’s too tangy for your liking, feel free to add more oil.

  • Olive oil. I typically use an extra virgin olive oil, but feel free to use non-virgin olive oil, as long as you like the flavor, you’ll be fine!
  • Red wine vinegar gives this salad dressing a nice tang.
  • Granulated sugar. It’s not the healthiest ingredient in the world, but a little goes a long way and adds a nice contrast to the tangy vinegar.
  • Dijon mustard gives the vinaigrette a little extra “somethin’ somethin'” and also adds a little more tang.
  • Fresh garlic adds a nice bite. I love using this garlic press to keep this salad dressing quick and easy!
  • Salt. All recipes need salt for flavor!

Substitutions and variations

This recipe is perfect as listed, but here are a few different variations if you have any food allergies or simply don’t have something on hand!

  • Extra virgin olive oil can be replaced with any neutral flavored oil. Coconut oil is not recommended, because it firms up as it cools.
  • Red wine vinegar can be substituted with apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or balsamic vinegar. If using balsamic vinegar, you may need less sugar as it is a bit sweeter.
  • Granulated sugar can be replaced with honey, maple syrup, agave, or even brown sugar. That being said, granulated sugar will give you the best flavor. If using agave, you’ll probably only need to use 1/2 as much.
  • Dijon mustard can be omitted, if necessary, but I’d highly recommend keeping it if possible.
  • Fresh garlic can be substituted with garlic powder, if necessary, but again, I’d highly recommend keeping it if possible. Start with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and add more to taste, if desired.

What to use it on

This vinaigrette is absolutely to DIE for on my pear, blue cheese, and candied pecan salad, but works great on any leafy green salad.

candied pecans

This salad dressing can also be used as a delicious marinade for chicken and super delicious on a pasta salad like this greek orzo pasta salad.

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What would YOU use this on?

How to store salad dressing

This vinaigrette should be kept in a sealed container such as a mason jar or tupperware. If you’re using it within a few hours, it’s fine to keep it at room temperature. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Pro tip
The dressing will coagulate somewhat when stored in the fridge. To fix this, simply leave the dressing out a room temperature for an hour before serving OR warm it up for 20-30 seconds in the microwave. Once warm, shake it to recombine before serving!

Is red wine vinegar dressing healthy?

Most vinaigrettes have a 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar ratio. I wanted to lighten that up a bit, so today, we’re using less oil and more vinegar. For a salad dressing, this is absolutely healthy! There’s 54 calories, 5 grams of fat, 1 gram of carbs and protein per tablespoon.

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Red Wine Vinaigrette

4.95 from 36 votes
This easy red wine vinaigrette is literally the BEST salad dressing recipe. It's quick, easy, and full of everyday ingredients like olive oil, red wine vinegar, a touch of sugar, dijon mustard, garlic, and salt!
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
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Yield: 22 tablespoons
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Ingredients

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  • 1/2  cup  extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup  red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon  dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1  teaspoon  salt more or less to taste

Instructions

  • Place olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, dijon mustard, garlic, and salt into a sealed mason jar or tupperware container and shake until the oil and vinegar have fully combined.
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STORING
Room Temp:N/A
Refrigerator:2 Weeks*
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*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

*The dressing coagulates a bit in the fridge. To fix this, simply leave the dressing out a room temperature for an hour before serving OR warm it up for 20-30 seconds in the microwave. Either way, you'll then need to shake it to recombine before serving!

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoon)
Calories 54 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 98mg4%
Potassium 5mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Author: Jennifer Debth

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Healthy, Recipes, Salads, Sauces & Dressings, Vegan, Vegetarian

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  1. Anonymous

    November 19, 2024 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
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  2. Sandy

    United States

    October 5, 2024 at 11:48 pm

    5 stars This recipe is so delicious, so fresh and so healthy! I made it without any sugar because my husband and I are really cutting back on it, but this tastes great without it! It’s super easy too. I highly recommend it!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 9, 2024 at 1:19 pm

      Aw yay! Thanks Sandy!
  3. Griffin

    Orlando, Florida

    June 27, 2024 at 6:53 pm

    5 stars I have a limited diet. I used powdered garlic and sweetener. I had to Google the difference, I LOVE THIS DRESSING! I can’t have salt due to health issues. I didn’t miss it at all. I used an Emerson blinder also. I have a very limited list that I enjoy, and this dressing is perfect for me. I plan on using it to perk up the boiled chicken and the hot air cooked fish I eat. You don’t know how this dressing is going to change how I feel about eating again. I’m 73yo now, and I had pretty much stopped eating. I was down to 105 lbs. (I’m 5’8) My doctor was so mad…Thank you again. Ì’m truly grateful for this day. I’m going to finish my delicious dinner now! 🥰
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 28, 2024 at 1:09 pm

      Oh yay! That makes me so happy 🙂 I’m really glad that you have found something to enjoy again!
  4. Anonymous

    Canada

    September 20, 2023 at 11:53 pm

    5 stars
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  5. Anonymous

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    August 22, 2023 at 1:08 pm

    5 stars
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  6. Anonymous

    Repentigny, Quebec

    August 1, 2022 at 3:34 pm

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  7. Natalie

    Haines, Alaska

    July 12, 2022 at 9:52 pm

    5 stars
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  8. Anonymous

    Anchorage, Alaska

    May 22, 2022 at 11:43 am

    5 stars
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  9. Anonymous

    Prince George, British Columbia

    May 10, 2022 at 11:48 pm

    5 stars
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  10. Anonymous

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    April 23, 2022 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
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  11. Ann

    Canada

    April 7, 2022 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars How long does this dressing last in the fridge?
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 8, 2022 at 10:25 am

      2 weeks! Storage information is always listed under the recipe and there’s also a How to Store section where I talk about it.
  12. Lori

    United States

    January 19, 2022 at 12:11 am

    5 stars I am staying away from sugar, so I made the recipe and omitted the sugar. It’s very yummy and I’m really enjoying it. Don’t be afraid to leave the sugar out
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 19, 2022 at 8:40 am

      Thanks Lori!
  13. Anonymous

    Charleston, South Carolina

    December 28, 2021 at 3:33 pm

    5 stars Easy to make and delicious.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      December 29, 2021 at 9:23 am

      Thanks so much!
  14. Anonymous

    United States

    October 5, 2021 at 7:32 am

    5 stars
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  15. Carol

    New York, New York

    September 22, 2021 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars Would give it a 10 if I could! If you whisk all ingredients before pouring into jar, you do not need to even shake it!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 22, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      Thanks so much Carol!
  16. Peggy

    Du Quoin, Illinois

    August 28, 2021 at 7:46 pm

    5 stars
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  17. Heather

    Naples, Florida

    August 16, 2021 at 9:45 pm

    5 stars Sooo flavorful and not too tart.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 7, 2021 at 2:44 pm

      Thanks Heather 🙂
  18. Lin

    Stockton, California

    June 7, 2021 at 3:57 pm

    5 stars Excellent, easy, quick
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 8, 2021 at 7:23 am

      Thanks!
  19. Mary

    United States

    March 17, 2021 at 9:06 am

    5 stars Delicious! So quick and easy to make. Next time I think I will substitute some honey for sugar.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      March 18, 2021 at 7:48 am

      Thank you, Mary!!
  20. Alicia

    Bozeman, Montana

    January 14, 2021 at 2:46 pm

    5 stars Quick, easy, great to have on hand
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 14, 2021 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks, Alicia! 🙂
  21. Susan

    Idaho Falls, Idaho

    January 2, 2021 at 5:58 pm

    5 stars
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  22. Anonymous

    Bluff City, Tennessee

    December 28, 2020 at 7:03 am

    5 stars
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  23. Anonymous

    Homestead, Florida

    December 22, 2020 at 5:47 am

    4 stars
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  24. Whatshisname

    Boone, North Carolina

    November 8, 2020 at 10:46 pm

    5 stars Nice balance between sweet and tart. The garlic pushes this dressing over the top. Great vegetable dip, too.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 9, 2020 at 1:55 pm

      Thank you!! 🙂
  25. LEM

    Oakville, Ontario

    October 4, 2020 at 9:11 am

    5 stars Nice easy and tasty dressing to have on hand.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 5, 2020 at 12:54 pm

      Thank you!!
  26. Alex

    Randolph, New York

    September 27, 2020 at 11:07 am

    5 stars Deeeeelicious!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 28, 2020 at 10:35 am

      Thank you, Alex! 🙂
  27. Rachel

    Sonnenland, Canary Islands

    September 17, 2020 at 11:23 am

    5 stars My favorite dressing! I make a new batch every week!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 17, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      Hi Rachel! So glad you love the dressing 🙂
  28. Patricia

    United States

    September 8, 2020 at 5:57 am

    5 stars
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  29. Anonymous

    Nashville, Tennessee

    August 24, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
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    August 2, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    5 stars
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  31. sue

    Rockland, Massachusetts

    July 22, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    4 stars
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  32. Anonymous

    Sturgeon Falls, Ontario

    June 7, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    5 stars
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  33. Anonymous

    Wilmington, North Carolina

    April 16, 2020 at 12:52 pm

    5 stars
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