Greek Red Wine Dijon Dressing (Printable)
Tangy Greek-style vinaigrette of red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano and garlic—ready in 5 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
02 - 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
→ Flavorings
03 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Additions
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium bowl or measuring jug, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and honey or lemon juice if using.
02 - Slowly drizzle in the olive oil in a thin, steady stream while whisking continuously to build a stable emulsion.
03 - Continue whisking until the dressing is fully blended and slightly thickened, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Transfer to a jar or bottle and refrigerate until ready to use. Shake or stir well before each serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It takes longer to find a clean jar than to actually make this dressing.
- The Dijon works like magic to hold everything together so it never separates into that sad oil and vinegar puddle.
02 -
- If you dump all the oil in at once it will never emulsify and you will be left with a broken watery mess that no amount of whisking can fix.
- A pinch of honey completely changes the personality of this dressing from sharp and aggressive to balanced and approachable.
03 -
- For a silky smooth texture, blend everything in a small food processor or with an immersion blender instead of whisking by hand.
- A tablespoon of crumbled feta blended in at the end turns this into something entirely new and worth the extra effort when you are entertaining.