Red Wine Vinaigrette Recipe | Salad Dressing

A quick and easy Red Wine Vinaigrette made in just 60 seconds with just 4 staple ingredients! This salad dressing can be made ahead of time and is an easy way to elevate even the simplest of salads.

Working from home, I have the luxury of mixing up a different salad each day for lunch. I have a pantry filled with a few favorite vinegars and a really great bottle of olive oil at all times.

It makes whipping up a delicious dressing (or marinade) effortless! Chances are, you have everything you need in your pantry to create this flavorful red wine vinaigrette!

I often enjoy my Red Wine Vinaigrette recipe because I need little more than fresh greens and parmesan. If I’m lucky, I might even have ingredients to this favorite Italian Salad or my apple salad.

I’ve even got a round up of 15 of the BEST vinaigrette dressings – there’s truly something for everyone!

red wine vinaigrette being poured over salad

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

I very very rarely buy store bought dressings anymore. It s so quick and easy to make your own at home, not to mention it’s much kinder on the wallet.

It’s also a much healthier option with no preservatives and this recipe also has no added sugar. This red wine vinaigrette is just as flavorful as any store bought!

Ingredients

Olive Oil – A good quality olive oil. Use as little or as much as you’d like. For less tang, use a higher oil ratio.
Red Wine Vinegar – For more tang, add more vinegar.
Salt – Just a hint of salt really brings out the flavor of this dressing.
Pepper – Thick flakes of black pepper add a lot of flavor and texture. I like to use one of the largest settings in a pepper grinder.

red wine vinaigrette being drizzled over a bowl of salad

How to Make

Combine – Add all of the ingredients to a sealable jar and shake.
Serve – Toss with salad, pasta salad or use as a marinade!

Tips

Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.
Increase or decrease olive oil and red vinegar to taste. This recipe is truly adaptable to your personal preferences!
Shake before use as the ingredients will settle.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does homemade vinaigrette keep?

Red wine vinaigrette will easily keep for a week, and up to two when kept refrigerated in an air tight jar or bottle. Just give it a little shake before you use it as the ingredients will settle.

What is the best dressing for an Italian salad?

Any vinaigrette will work beautifully, but a red wine vinaigrette is especially wonderful on an Italian inspired salad.