Bold, Balanced, and Beautiful: My Go-To Red Wine Vinaigrette
Let’s talk about salad dressing—the unsung hero of every great salad. Sure, you could grab a bottle from the store, but once you taste this homemade Red Wine Vinaigrette, you’ll never go back. It’s bold, zesty, and so easy to throw together. I like to think of it as the little black dress of my kitchen—it goes with everything and makes you feel instantly put together.
Whether I’m dressing my peachy greens salad, drizzling it over roasted veggies, or using it as a quick marinade, this vinaigrette never fails me.
Red Wine Vinaigrette
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Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup avocado oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit if you don’t like spicy food)
- 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts optional
Instructions
- Combine everything in a blender and pulse slightly until desired consistency.
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Kitchen Tools You’ll Want
- High-powered blender or mini food processor – This is how you get that creamy, emulsified magic.
- Garlic press or microplane – For effortlessly adding fresh garlic.
- Pretty glass jar – Because storing your homemade dressing in something lovely just feels good.
Cooking Tips
- Taste and adjust! Everyone’s palate is different. Start with the base recipe and then tweak the salt, sweetness, or spice to your liking.
- Add-ins welcome. Sometimes I toss in a tablespoon of toasted pine nuts for a slightly nutty depth. Totally optional, but highly recommended.
- It lasts! Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 7 days. Just give it a good shake before using.
Nutrition
What Makes This Dressing So Good for You?
Here’s why this vinaigrette deserves a permanent place in your fridge—especially if you’re focused on wellness and aging with energy and grace:
- Red Wine Vinegar is rich in polyphenols and acetic acid, which may support blood sugar balance and healthy cholesterol levels as we age.
- Avocado Oil is a powerhouse for heart health and hormone support. It’s full of monounsaturated fats and vitamin E, which helps with skin elasticity and inflammation.
- Garlic is antibacterial, immune-supportive, and good for your heart. Plus, it adds amazing flavor.
- Dijon Mustard + Honey offer just the right balance of tangy and sweet while adding antioxidants and a little gut-friendly prebiotic goodness.
Final Thoughts
This Red Wine Vinaigrette is one of those recipes I keep coming back to again and again. It’s clean, versatile, and absolutely packed with flavor—no mystery ingredients, no added junk, just real, nourishing goodness that elevates any salad.
And for those of us focused on aging well from the inside out, every drizzle counts. Let’s make every bite count, too.
Let me know how you use it—I love hearing your twists and takes! Want to see it in action? Check out my YouTube channel for videos and more recipes like this one.