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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. πŸ‘†πŸ» I have gotten tons of positive feedback on those recipes. πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ™ŒπŸ» 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. Nancy Brotzel says

    October 3, 2020 at 2:08 am

    Can this be used as a marinade?

    Reply
    • Mike says

      March 1, 2021 at 5:20 pm

      Sure, why not?

      Reply
  2. Chris j Nelson says

    October 1, 2020 at 7:23 pm

    5 stars
    Hi, thanks for providing this recipe! I was wondering: would I see any benefit by mixing this in a vitamix in terms of keeping it from separating?

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      October 2, 2020 at 12:14 pm

      Hi Chris! Great question. Blending it may emulsify it (combine it) for a bit, but eventually it will separate back out.

      Reply
  3. kazy says

    September 24, 2020 at 12:34 pm

    What’s the difference between Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette and regular red wine vinaigrette?

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      September 25, 2020 at 8:13 am

      Hi Kazy! This recipe is interchangeable for either. I called it Greek because it was inspired by the dressing on my favorite Greek salad from Zoe’s kitchen. I use it on anything though, not just Greek food. Chef salad, grilled chicken salad, etc. It is good on any Greek salad recipes too, including Greek potato salad and Greek pasta salad. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Kay horton says

    January 24, 2020 at 11:27 am

    5 stars
    Fabulously delicious!! I would appreciate so much knowing what a serving size is!! I wish all recipes did this, instead of how many servings!! For those of us who have to count calories, it is a blessing to see the serving size!!

    Reply
    • Kikki says

      May 26, 2020 at 12:18 pm

      Based off the measurements of the wet ingredients everything adds up to a cup, so that is 16 tablespoons. So based off this serving 8- a serving size is 2 tbsp.

      Reply
  5. Justinirwin82@gmail.com says

    October 15, 2019 at 3:57 am

    Can you use fresh minced garlic? Not in oil or water or anything like that just, fresh minced garlic… thank you so much for this recipe is amazing! I will use it on everything.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      October 15, 2019 at 11:03 am

      Great question! I have never done it in this particular dressing recipe, but I don’t see any reason why it would not work. It may have a bit more of a garlicky bite, but you might enjoy it that way if you love garlic as much as I do!

      Reply
      • Jen says

        July 2, 2020 at 7:54 pm

        Hi sorry but do you know that on your recipe that you did a middle finger emoji, it’s not a number one finger emoji. Just so you know

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        • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

          July 3, 2020 at 3:59 pm

          LOL, Jen!🀣 Thanks for catching that. It was supposed to be the first finger, pointing above at those links. Gah, I need an editor, clearly. πŸ™ƒπŸ˜œ Thanks for speaking up!😘

          Reply
  6. Marybeth says

    August 4, 2019 at 7:41 am

    I add fresh chopped tomato qnd feta too.

    Reply
  7. Karly says

    July 23, 2019 at 2:41 pm

    I saw that you said dried spices… so is the garlic garlic powder, garlic salt, dried minced garlic? Thabk you!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      July 24, 2019 at 11:05 am

      Hi Karly! Great question. You can use either garlic powder or granulated garlic. I would not recommend dried minced garlic. And since the recipe already includes salt, I would not recommend garlic salt either. I updated the instructions for clarity.

      Reply
  8. Amy Leonard says

    February 4, 2019 at 11:34 am

    Does it need to be refrigerated after I make it?

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      February 4, 2019 at 1:30 pm

      That is a great question. I always do stick mine in the fridge, at least at the end of the day, just to be on the safe side. Just be sure and take it out 15 minutes or so ahead of using it so that the olive oil can liquify.

      Reply
  9. Christy says

    October 23, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of our MOST favorite salad dressings! It is even better than the one at Zoe’s. YUM!

    Reply
  10. Norma Dykes says

    July 16, 2018 at 10:02 am

    are spices fresh or dried for the greek salad dressing?

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      July 16, 2018 at 9:01 pm

      I used driedπŸ‘ŒπŸ»

      Reply
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