This hot and spicy red wine vinaigrette takes any salad and turns it into a zesty treat!
The first thing we always get from our garden each year is lettuce and microgreens. Summer is the season of salads and I definitely miss them while the garden is lettuce-free.
But what makes a great salad? I think we can all agree that the devil is in the details. Or in this case, the dressing.
My favourite part of a salad has always been the dressing that is on it. It can transform a simple plate of lettuce and vegetables to something more. Something grander!
I love trying new dressing recipes. The first dressing in my repetoire was very tasty oregano vinaigrette. But I have some new herbs growing in my garden this year and for that reason, we must experiment!
What is Hot and Spicy Oregano?
This year, I am growing a variety of oregano that is labeled Hot and Spicy.
This is a variety of oregano that is hotter and spicier than regular oregano. It looks similar to your basic kitchen oregano but the leaves carry a softer, silver fuzz on them.
This oregano lends a really spicy taste to this red wine vinaigrette!
What is Red Wine Vinaigrette?
Red wine vinaigrette is a salad dressing made from combining herbs, red wine vinegar and olive oil. It makes a delicious dressing that works with many different kinds of salads and topping combinations!
What You Need to Make Hot and Spicy Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Hot and Spicy Oregano
- Shallots
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
How to Make a Zesty Vinaigrette
Measure all of the ingredients and place them into the processor.
Blend until the dressing is smooth.
Transfer the dressing into an air tight container or mason jar.
Serve on your favourite salads!
Spicy Oregano and Red Wine Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup oilive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 minced clove of garlic
- 1/4 cup finely diced shallots
- 1 tsp hot and spicy oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients.
- Transfer the dressing to a mason jar.
- Add more salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- If the Hot and Spicy Oregano variety is not available to you, you can use oregano instead! Add red chili flakes to add spice.
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