Pinot Noir Vinagrette
Who doesn't like an easy, zesty vinaigrette to liven up a salad or serve dual function as a marinade? Well this vinaigrette is made with wine lovers in mind, specifically Pinot Noir fans. Quick to make and easy to use, this recipe utilizes the ingredients that you likely already have on hand.
Prep Time: 5 hours
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 10 hours
Ingredients:
• 1.5 cups Pinot Noir wine
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon basil (dried and crushed)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Preparation:
Begin with boiling the wine to concentrate the flavors in a reduction. You want it to be molasses-like in consistency and about 3-5 tablespoons in quantity. Set your reduction aside, while you mix your seasonings together. In a separate bowl, mix your vinegars, olive oil, seasonings and minced garlic cloves together with a whisk. Feel free to increase the salt, black and red pepper to taste. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use as a salad dressing over mixed baby field greens and your favorite veggie toppings or as a marinade. Shake well before pouring.
Red Wine Marinade
This red wine marinade is a low-hassle marinade that is easy to throw together in just a few minutes. A perfect way to use that last bit of red wine that won't save until tomorrow.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
• 1 cup red wine
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1TBSP lemon juice
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 TBSP diced onion
• 2-3 sprigs rosemary
Preparation:
To make this easy red wine marinade, just combine all of the listed ingredients in a glass bowl and then pour into a large ziploc bag.
Add two to three 6-8 oz. steaks and seal the ziploc. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours, turning the bag several times to mix the marinade. Prepare steaks according to preference and pitch the rest of the marinade. Enjoy!
