Shake and Serve Red Wine Vinaigrette

By
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich is a food writer, recipe video producer, and culinary school instructor with more than 20 years of experience in the food industry.
Learn about The Spruce Eats' Editorial Process
Updated on 10/28/20
Shake and Serve Red Wine Vinaigrette

The Spruce / Cara Cormack
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 5 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
194 Calories
20g Fat
3g Carbs
1g Protein
Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label
×
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 16
Amount per serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Protein 1g
Calcium 17mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This recipe uses the most straightforward method ever invented for getting perfectly emulsified vinaigrette. The secret is a touch of Dijon that, when shaken, keeps the oil and vinegar mixed. That's the signature of this excellent salad dressing.

Featured Video

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups​ olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Optional: 1/2 clove crushed garlic

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Shake and Serve Red Wine Vinaigrette ingredients

    The Spruce / Cara Cormack

  2. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar with a screw-on lid.

    Shake and Serve Red Wine Vinaigrette ingredients in a jar

    The Spruce / Cara Cormack

  3. Tighten the lid and shake vigorously for 1 minute before serving.

    Shake and Serve Red Wine Vinaigrette in a jar

    The Spruce / Cara Cormack