This fresh sherry vinaigrette is a vibrant, flavorful salad dressing you’re going to crave! It’s the perfect addition to so many salads and adds the bright, bold flavor of sherry vinegar to everything it touches.
While it might seem that I like to share less-than-healthy dishes on the regular, I promise we eat more than pasta and cookies. (Well, at least occasionally!) Truthfully, we love fresh green salads of all kinds and try to eat them almost every day!
Because I eat them often, I like to mix my salads up by using different salad dressings and toppings. This sherry vinaigrette is a flavorful homemade salad dressing that pairs perfectly with fresh leafy greens.
I love fresh homemade salad dressings! I’ve got a collection of 15 of the best vinaigrette dressings – there’s something for everyone.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Quick and Easy – Whip it up for a quick lunch or a weeknight dinner.
- No Preservatives – It’s bright, flavorful and healthy. No mile-long list of ingredients like the shelf stable bottles at the store!
- Light – This vinaigrette is light in calories, at just 122 per full size serving. Sherry vinaigrette is also Whole30 and Keto compliant, and has zero carbs – and it’s vegan!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Olive Oil – I like to use extra virgin olive oil, but you can use your favorite type of oil.
- Sherry Vinegar – A complex and balanced vinegar that is not overly sweet. It has a fresh and zesty flavor that is perfect for a salad dressing. We love the O brand aged sherry vinegar!
- Salt and Pepper – A little salt and pepper enhance the vinegar and oil here.
Variations
- Add fresh chopped herbs if you’d like. You can never go wrong with flavorful fresh herbs! However, the base of this salad dressing is a celebration of simplicity.
- Add a little fresh squeezed lemon juice.
- A teaspoon of fresh minced garlic is a great addition!
- Add a tablespoon of white granulated sugar to sweeten this dressing a little.
Tools to Use
Test Kitchen Tips
- If you aren’t using the dressing straight away, shake it before use as the ingredients will separate.
- You can make your own sherry vinegar by infusing 3/4 parts red wine vinegar and 1/4 part sherry.
Serving Suggestions
This vinaigrette is for more than just salads! Add it to wraps, sandwiches, and even over proteins and veggies.
Sherry Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
- ¼ cup sherry vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a jar with a tight lid.
- Shake well and toss in salad or pasta salad.
Julie’s Tips
- If you aren’t using the dressing right away, shake it before use as the ingredients will separate.
- We love the O brand aged sherry vinegar. You can use whatever you have on hand, though.
- Or, make your own sherry vinegar by infusing 3/4 parts red wine vinegar and 1/4 part sherry.
Substitutions and Variations
- Add fresh chopped herbs, a little fresh squeezed lemon juice, or a teaspoon of fresh minced garlic for variations.
- Add a tablespoon of white granulated sugar to sweeten this dressing a little.
How to Store
- If your sherry vinaigrette contains only vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper (as indicated in this recipe), you can store it at room temperature for up to one week in an airtight container, preferably in a dark space like a cabinet.
- You an also store this vinaigrette in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks. However, if you’ve added fresh fruit or herbs, you should only store in the refrigerator for up to a week!
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
What was the sherry vinegar used?
Hi Lydia,
Any type of sherry vinegar will work, but this is the one I have on hand right now.
I hope that’s helpful, and I hope you enjoy this vinaigrette!
Julie
Where do I buy that gorgeous glass dressing bottle in the picture?
Unfortunately it’s not longer available, but you can purchase a dispenser for most glass bottles. Enjoy!