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Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette (made from scratch)

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Today I am sharing a tangy homemade dressing that I love on a good Greek salad – Greek red wine vinaigrette.

Greek red wine vinaigrette from scratch

This actually tastes a lot like the vinaigrette at Zoe’s Kitchen, one of my favorite restaurants. It is a chain now, but did you know the original Zoe’s is here in Birmingham, AL?!

This dressing is sooo delicious, and I have used it in so many of my other recipes:

  • Greek salad with grilled chicken
  • Greek potato salad
  • Greek quinoa salad
  • Greek pasta salad
  • Greek salad

Y’all be sure and check those out. 👆🏻 I have gotten tons of positive feedback on those recipes. 👏🏻🙌🏻 Basically it is great on anything with feta cheese, anything Greek/ Mediterranean. Try it on this Mediterranean Bowl!

I even have a video of that Greek pasta salad that shows how I make this dressing.

Ingredients

The ingredient list is pretty simple, and you will likely already have most, if not all, of these ingredients already in your pantry.

Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette ingredients on a white surface

To make this red wine vinaigrette recipe, you will need the following:

  • red wine vinegar
  • olive oil
  • water
  • garlic powder/ granulated garlic
  • dried oregano
  • dried basil
  • salt and pepper

How to make red wine vinaigrette

Measure each ingredient, and add to a mason jar (or other container with a tight-fitting lid).
Shake to combine.

Alternatively, you can make this in a small bowl, and whisk the ingredients together.

Note: this recipe will separate after sitting. Note: dijon mustard is my emulsifier of choice, but I like this recipe better without it.

Also, store in the refrigerator, and take out 15 to 30 minutes prior to using to bring to room temperature. Why? The olive oil tends to solidify in the fridge. Bringing it to room temperature liquifies it again.

I hope y’all enjoy it! I make this all the time, and it is one of my favorite dressings.

Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette made from scratch on a Greek salad with chicken

Tools used in this recipe

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  • Mason jar, salad dressing shaker, or any container with a tight lid
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

FAQs

What is red wine vinaigrette made of?

Traditionally, red wine vinaigrette is made of oil (usually olive oil), red wine vinegar and some combination of additional seasonings and herbs.

Is red wine vinaigrette the same as red wine vinegar?

No. Red wine vinegar is one of the key ingredients in red wine vinaigrette. Red wine vinegar is a fermented product made from red grapes.

Is red wine vinaigrette healthy?

Yes, by most standards it is healthy. It is plant-based and this recipe in particular is lower in oil than most versions.

What does red wine vinaigrette taste like?

This recipe is tangy and full of flavors such as garlic and herbs. It is great on many salads – green salads, pata salad, quinoa salad, potato salad and more.

Does red wine vinaigrette dressing have alcohol in it?

There are small traces, but in extremely minimal amounts.

Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette Recipe

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Greek red wine vinaigrette from scratch
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Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette

Greek red wine vinaigrette is a tangy homemade dressing that I love on a good Greek salad. Tastes a lot like the one from Zoe’s Kitchen!

Course Sauces
Cuisine Greek
Keyword Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette
Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 121 kcal
Author Marjorie @ APinchOfHealthy.com

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or granulated garlic)
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Measure each ingredient, and add to a mason jar (or other container with a tight-fitting lid).
  2. Shake to combine.
Nutrition Facts
Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 146mg6%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe originally appeared on A Pinch of Healthy on June 9, 2015.

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  1. Sheri K Huhn says

    July 21, 2024 at 7:26 pm

    4 stars
    The extra virgin olive oil made it taste too bitter for my taste buds. I swapped it for a lesser intense flavored oil.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      July 23, 2024 at 8:41 am

      Hi Sheri! You can sub your favorite oil, of course, as you mention. However, unless I am misunderstanding you, your olive oil may have gone rancid/ bad. It will taste bitter like that when it goes rancid. Tips for preventing that here: https://www.marthastewart.com/1536414/best-way-store-olive-oil

      Reply
  2. Kay says

    June 13, 2023 at 3:37 am

    5 stars
    I added a bit of honey to mine to make it a bit sweeter! About half a tablespoon to start with then tweak from there. Definitely give it a try if you have little ones!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      June 14, 2023 at 2:00 pm

      So glad to hear you enjoyed it Kay!

      Reply
  3. Adriana Gutierrez says

    July 16, 2022 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    A very nice vinaigrette!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      July 20, 2022 at 11:31 am

      I am glad you enjoyed it!❤️

      Reply
  4. Erica says

    November 23, 2021 at 4:48 pm

    Is there a substitute for the red wine vinegar? I have white wine vinegar 2 bottles that I don’t use often also have a ton of other vinagers lol I’m so sad I live in Kansas City and the closest Zoe’s to me now is in Arkansas which is super super far….

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    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      November 24, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      Hi Erica! White wine vinegar will still taste good and make a great tasting dressing, but it won’t taste as much like Zoe’s. For the Zoe’s-like flavor, you are going to want the red wine vinegar.

      Reply
  5. Maria says

    October 20, 2021 at 9:57 am

    5 stars
    Can this dressing cube left in the pantry? Or does it need to be refrigerated?? If left in pantry, how long do you think until it goes bad?

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      October 22, 2021 at 6:55 am

      Hi Maria! It would probably be just fine if left out for a day or so, inadvertently. I do keep mine in the refrigerator, though.

      Reply
  6. BonnieM says

    April 30, 2021 at 1:24 pm

    I’m trying to watch my sugar and was so disappointed to find a lot of sugar in the bottled red wine vinegar dressing I had just bought. I tried this today, and not only does it taste great, there’s no sugar. Thanks for the recipe!

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