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Red Wine Vinaigrette Homemade red wine vinaigrette stored in a small glass bottle with a cork stopper, set on a stone surface with fresh thyme.

Red Wine Vinaigrette

This bright and balanced Red Wine Vinaigrette brings tangy, sweet, and savory notes together in a silky homemade dressing.
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Course: Condiment, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: easy dressing, homemade vinaigrette, red wine vinaigrette, salad dressing recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Emulsifying Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 168kcal
Cost: $6

Ingredients

  • 1 small shallot finely diced (peeled and cut into very small pieces for even flavor)
  • 1 garlic clove minced (fresh for best aroma)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced (leaves only, finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard smooth style for emulsifying
  • 3 tablespoons honey adjust to taste for sweetness
  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar good-quality for balanced acidity
  • ¾ cup blended olive and avocado oil neutral yet rich blend
  • Salt to taste (coarse or flaky preferred)
  • Black pepper to taste (freshly cracked for warmth)

Instructions

  • Combine the shallot, garlic, thyme, mustard, honey, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
    Olive oil being poured from a measuring cup into a glass bowl while whisking salad dressing during red wine vinaigrette preparation.
  • While whisking continuously, slowly stream in the oil until the mixture thickens and looks fully blended.
    Close-up of red wine vinaigrette being whisked in a glass bowl, showing the dressing emulsifying with visible herbs and chopped shallots.
  • For a smoother option, place all ingredients into a blender and process on high until creamy and unified.

Notes

A good vinaigrette is all about balance and patience. Whisking slowly creates a dressing that feels luxurious and stays beautifully blended.

Nutrition

Serving: 30g | Calories: 168kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 6g (2%) | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 16g (25%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 18mg (1%) | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg (1%)
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