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    Published: Jul 19, 2022 by Misty · This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.

    Greek Vinaigrette Dressing (w/ red wine vinegar)

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    Clear jar of vinaigrette with blue towel on side, salad in background, and text overlay.
    Clear jar of vinaigrette with blue towel on side, salad in background, and text overlay.

    This Greek Vinaigrette Dressing recipe is easy to make and comes together in under 5 minutes! Made with red wine vinegar and and basic spices, this tangy dressing is perfect for salads, Greek gyros, quinoa bowls, and more.

    Clear jar of Greek vinaigrette with blue towel on side and green salad in background.
    This Greek salad dressing is super easy to make and adds instant flavor to salads, quinoa bowls, gyros, and more!
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    • 🏅 Why this recipe is great!
    • 🥗 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make Greek vinaigrette dressing
    • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For a crowd
    • 🙋 Questions and Answers
    • 👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks
    • 📖 Other great recipes
    • 👋🏻 Connect with us!
    • 📋 Recipe

    Everyone should have a simple, classic red wine vinaigrette recipe in their recipe arsenal. Why? Because it’s easy to make and SO tasty!

    You can use this simple Greek Vinaigrette Dressing with red wine vinegar on any number of salads and dishes. Some of our favorites are these Greek Quinoa Bowls and these Grilled Chicken Gyros.

    🏅 Why this recipe is great!

    • It’s super easy to make. 
    • You probably have all the ingredients on hand already.
    • It lasts for weeks in the fridge, so you can keep it around for a long time. 
    • The simple Greek flavor goes with lots of dishes - quinoa, salad, gyros, etc.

    🥗 Ingredients

    • Canola oil and extra virgin olive oil: We use both for the best balance of flavors.
    • Red wine vinegar: Vinegar packs quite a punch, so you don’t need much.
    • Spices: You'll need garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil. Fresh herbs don't last well in this dressing, so I don't suggest substituting.
    • Kosher salt and black pepper: To draw out all the other delicious flavors.
    Ingredients for red wine vinaigrette dressing on white marble countertop.
    Pro tip: Use both olive oil and canola oil for the best balance of flavor.

    🔪 How to make Greek vinaigrette dressing

    Did I mention how easy this recipe is? It only takes two steps and less than 5 minutes. Because everyone needs more easy recipes in their life. 😉

    1. Place the ingredients in a mason jar. 
    2. Shake! (Alternatively, you could also make it in a small bowl)

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For a crowd

    If you are serving this to a large group, just double the recipe in a large jar. One recipe makes 1¼ cups of dressing, which allows for a 2 tablespoon serving for 20 people. Decide how many recipes you need based on what you are using the dressing for (salad needs more dressing than gyros, for example). 

    🙋 Questions and Answers

    How to store Greek vinaigrette dressing?

    Store in an airtight container in the fridge. I like to keep mine in a jar or a dressing bottle (affiliate).

    How long does red wine vinaigrette dressing last? 

    This dressing lasts at least 2-3 weeks in the fridge. However, we have kept ours up to a month and it was just fine. Be sure to check the color and smell of the dressing before use to ensure it is still good. 

    What can I use Greek dressing on? 

    This dressing is excellent on most green salads, especially a traditional Greek salad recipe with feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, and kalamata olives. I also use this dressing in these Grilled Greek Chicken Gyros and this delicious Greek Quinoa Salad Bowl. Try it on pasta salad or chicken salad too.

    What is the difference between Greek and Italian vinaigrette?

    Both are often made with red wine vinegar. However, the spices are a bit different and Italian dressings often have added ingredients, such as fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, red onion, or fresh garlic.

    Straight view of a glass dressing bottle with Greek dressing inside and a bowl of salad in background.
    This dressing should last at least 2-3 weeks if stored in the fridge.

    👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks

    • Don’t skip the olive oil. It adds really great flavor that is missed when you just use canola oil. 
    • Give the dressing a really good shake each time before using to recombine the oil, vinegar, and seasonings.

    📖 Other great recipes

    • Easy Greek Tzatziki Sauce
    • Fruit Salad Dressing
    • Chopped Italian Salad
    • Lemon Quinoa Salad with Feta

    👋🏻 Connect with us!

    If you try this recipe, please leave a comment and star rating to let us know how it is! We’d also love to connect with you on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. Tag @borrowedbites or hashtag #borrowedbites to show us your food!

    📋 Recipe

    Clear jar of Greek vinaigrette dressing with blue towel on side and salad with tomatoes in background.

    Greek Vinaigrette Dressing (w/ Red Wine Vinegar)

    This Greek Vinaigrette Dressing recipe is easy to make and comes together in under 5 minutes! Made with red wine vinegar and and basic spices, this tangy dressing is perfect for salads, Greek gyros, quinoa bowls, and more.
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    Course: Condiment, Dressing
    Cuisine: Greek
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1.25 cups of dressing
    Calories: 100kcal
    Author: Borrowed Bites

    Ingredients

    • ⅔ cup canola oil
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
    • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¾ teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
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    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in jar and shake well.
      ⅔ cup canola oil, ⅓ cup olive oil, ⅓ cup red wine vinegar, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, 1½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¾ teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
    • Store in fridge for 2-3 weeks.
    • We love comments! Please come back and leave us one after you’ve tried this recipe.

    Notes

    Tips & Tricks
    • Don’t skip the olive oil. It adds really great flavor that is missed when you just use canola oil. 
    • Give the dressing a really good shake each time before using to recombine the oil, vinegar, and seasonings.
     
    Storage: Store in a sealed container in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. Be sure to check the color and smell of the dressing before use to ensure it is still good.
     
    Servings: This recipe makes 1.25 cups of dressing, which yields twenty 2-tablespoon servings. 

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

    All nutrition information is provided by a third party and is an estimate only. Use your own nutritional calculator for more specific measurements.

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