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    Home » Salad Dressings

    Easy Homemade Vinaigrette

    Published: Aug 20, 2019 Updated: Aug 23, 2022 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Homemade Vinaigrette

    This easy homemade vinaigrette is the best thing on salads! It’s so easy to make from scratch and it tastes amazing on any salad. 

    Homemade vinaigrette in a glass bottle.

    So you know, even though I love baked goods and decadent desserts I also love me a good salad. And the key to a good salad is the dressing. 

    This simple vinaigrette really transforms a simple salad into a gourmet event. 

    And once you start making your own, you’ll never go back to store-bought options again. The homemade variety is just way too good.

    And if you like making your own dressings then definitely also check out our tahini sauce and our vegan ranch dressing.  

    Homemade vinaigrette in a glass bottle.

    How to Make Vinaigrette

    You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.

    There’s really only two steps to making this vinaigrette, which is why we’ve only got two process photos to show you!

    Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, crushed garlic, dried oregano, sea salt and ground black pepper to a measuring jug.

    Vinaigrette ingredients added to measuring jug.

    Whisk it up until well combined and voilà. 

    Vinaigrette in a measuring jug.

    Your vinaigrette is ready for use! Try it on our vegan Greek salad.

    Homemade vinaigrette in a glass bottle.

    Ingredient Notes

    We used red wine vinegar which is ever so slightly sweet. If you want to switch for a different vinegar, such as white vinegar, or apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar (for a balsamic vinaigrette) then you may want to add a teaspoon of maple syrup just to balance out the flavors. 

    If you use red wine vinegar as we did, then make the recipe as stated, but if you use any other vinegar (and you can!) then taste test and then see if you wouldn’t like to balance the flavors with a touch of sweetness. 

    Homemade vinaigrette pouring out over a salad.

    Storing Instructions

    Stored in the fridge. It will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for a week. If the oil solidifies a little in the fridge (it’s normal for this to happen) then just let it sit at room temperature for a bit to warm up and then shake it up before use. 

    However, you can also just make it as you need it, because it’s so simple to make. The amount you see in our photos, is actually a triple batch of the recipe as written.

    The basic recipe is enough for one large salad so you can make it up fresh as you need it. 

    Stored at room temperature. You can store it at room temperature, but then it will be best to use it all within a few days (2-3). If you want it to last longer it will need to be stored in the fridge. 

    Homemade vinaigrette pouring out over a salad.

    More Vegan Salad Dressing Recipes

    1. Tahini Salad Dressing
    2. Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
    3. Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing
    4. Vegan Caesar Dressing
    5. Vegan Thousand Island
    6. Cashew Dressing

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!

    Vinaigrette in a glass bottle.

    Easy Homemade Vinaigrette

    This easy homemade vinaigrette is the best thing on salads! It's so easy to make from scratch and it tastes amazing on any salad.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Salad Dressing, Side Dish
    Cuisine: French
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 66kcal
    Author: Alison Andrews

    Ingredients

    • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
    • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
    • 1 teaspoon Crushed Garlic
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
    • Pinch Sea Salt
    • Pinch Black Pepper
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    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a measuring jug and whisk together with a small whisk until well combined.
    • Taste test and adjust as needed with a little more salt and pepper for more flavor. If you use a different vinegar other than red wine vinegar, then you may want to add a teaspoon of maple syrup for flavor balance.
    • Pour over your salad and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. One batch of this dressing (as per the recipe) will make enough vinaigrette to dress a salad large enough for 4 people.
    2. The photos of the dressing are a triple batch of this recipe, which was enough to fill the bottle pictured.
    3. Keep leftovers in the fridge and enjoy within one week.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Hi I'm Alison Andrews, I'm the voice and cook behind Loving It Vegan. I love making delicious vegan food and creating vegan versions of all your old favorites, so that you’ll never feel like you’re missing out. Find out more about me here.

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    1. Kylie says

      October 10, 2021 at 8:16 am

      Excellent! This is now my “go to” salad dressing. So quick, easy and delicious.

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        October 10, 2021 at 10:15 am

        Wonderful! Thanks Kylie!

        Reply
    2. Marnie Planidin says

      February 21, 2021 at 3:16 am

      I love this salad dressing.. and it is so simple to make! However.. when I make the dressing it separates and I can’t get it to blend and it never comes out looking like it does in the pictures. But having said that.. it is still one of my favourite dressings. Thanks again, Alison, for another amazing recipe. You have definitely become my go to for everything vegan.

      Reply

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