Grape juice vinaigrette for salads
Grape juice vinaigrette is a sweet and tangy salad dressing made by emulsifying grape juice with oil and acidic ingredients like vinegar or lemon juice. It typically includes grape juice (fresh or reduced), olive oil, Dijon mustard, and seasonings. This dressing is a modern, fruit-forward variation on classic vinaigrettes, popular in home cooking and health-conscious cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This vinaigrette is primarily a source of healthy fats from the oil and carbohydrates from the grape juice, with negligible protein. A typical serving provides a good dose of vitamin K from the oil and antioxidants from the grape juice, with a calorie count that can vary widely depending on the oil-to-juice ratio.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 90 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 4 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Sugar | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8 μg |
| Potassium | 30 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg |
| Antioxidants (Polyphenols) | Varies |
Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Using grape juice as the base is a creative way to add natural sweetness and fruity depth without refined sugars, aligning with clean-eating trends. Nutritionally, it offers a unique way to incorporate polyphenols (like resveratrol) from grapes into a savory dish.
