Red Wine Vinaigrette

🥘 Ingredients

• red wine vinegar 2 ½ tbsp
• small lemon 1
• Dijon mustard 2-3 tsp
• pure maple syrup 2-3 tsp
• garlic cloves 2
• dried oregano 0.5-1 tsp
• red pepper flakes ¼ tsp
• extra virgin olive oil 6 tbsp
• Kosher

1. 1

   Prepare: red wine vinegar , small lemon , Dijon mustard , pure maple syrup , garlic cloves , dried oregano , red pepper flakes , extra virgin olive oil , Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
2. 2

   Add the vinegar and 1 tbsp of lemon juice to an 8-ounce (250 mL) jar for which you have a lid. Add 2 tsp mustard, 2 tsp maple syrup, garlic, 1/2 tsp oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper to taste.
3. 3

   Shake vigorously to emulsify the vinaigrette. Taste, adding more mustard for creamy tang and to emulsify, more maple syrup for sweetness, or more lemon juice or vinegar for additional acidity. Season to taste with more salt, pepper, or oregano as desired.
4. 4

   Label and store the vinaigrette in the sealed jar in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks.