Sour cream dressing in a black sauce jar.

Remarkably Easy Sour Cream Dressing with Red Wine Vinegar

ByCafe Osharak
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Creamy, slightly fruity and tangy this sour cream dressing transforms any ordinary salad into an elegant dish. Its thick consistency beautifully coats the greens without weighing them down. The playful blend of flavors makes this dressing a hit. Plus, it keeps your salad fresh and well-dressed for a longer period, preventing wilting.

Jar of sour cream dressing with green salad in a background.
Jar of sour cream dressing

What’s unique about this Recipe?

  • Ideal Creamy Texture: This recipe achieves a flawless consistency, it’s smooth and creamy, thick enough for a sauce yet thin enough for a dressing.
  • Simple Preparation: No blender or food processor required! Just grab a fork or a whisk to mix it up. Most of the time I make the dressing right in the salad bowl and add the salad greens later.
  • Basic Ingredients: Made with everyday staples, so you’re likely to have everything you need on hand, avoiding those last-minute grocery runs.

Grocery and Pantry List

Ingredients for the dressing.
  • Sour Cream: Sour cream is the base of the dressing.
  • Red wine vinegar: Part of the salad dressing
  • Oil: Using olive oil is always the best option. However, sometimes I will use a combination of grapeseed and olive oil. 
  • Honey: Honey is a part of the dressing. It is used to offset the sour, tanginess of the red wine vinegar.
  • Salt: The amount of salt will depend on your preferences and dietary restrictions. I like to use pink Himalayan salt.

Special Tools to Use:

  • Glass jar
  • Whisk or fork

How to Make Sour Cream Dressing

Add the sour cream into a glass bowl or a jar. Add the red wine vinegar and stir to combine. Add the freshly ground black pepper.

  • Adding a cup of cream into a jar.
    Adding sour cream
  • Adding vinegar to the cream.
    Adding vinegar
  • Adding freshly ground black pepper to the sour cream
    Freshly ground pepper

Slowly add the oil and honey. Whisk with a small whisk or a fork until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Adding oil to sour cream
    Adding oil
  • Adding honey to sour cream dressing.
    Adding honey
  • Whisking the dressing with a small whisk.
    Whisking the dressing

You can adjust the seasoning at this time.

Best Way to Serve

  • This dressing pairs well with nearly any green, especially sturdy greens.
  • This creamy tangy dressing goes well with crunchy lettuce.
  • Use as a dipping sauce for fresh or roasted veggies.
Overhead shot of the sour cream dressing.

Tips and Wisdom from Cafe Osharak

A spoon in a cup of white sour cream dressing.
Sour cream dressing
  • Dressing can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • Make the dressing right in the salad bowl. Add the salad greens on top and toss just before serving.
  • Use a high-quality red wine vinegar, as the tanginess and depth of flavor will significantly enhance the dressing. If you’re looking for a sweeter alternative, add a few drops of balsamic vinegar, which will bring a subtle sweetness to the mix.
  • The thickness of the sour cream also plays a role in the dressing’s consistency. While you can add more oil to make it more fluid, the thicker consistency helps keep the salad fresh for longer without wilting.

More Recipes to Try From Cafe Osharak

If you give this recipe a try, I’d be thrilled to hear from you! Let me know if you find it delicious and easy to make. Feel free to reach out with any questions or suggestions—I’m here to help. And be sure to check out other recipes from Cafe Osharak that you might enjoy!

Sour Cream Red Wine Vinegar Dressing

Creamy, slightly fruity and tangy this sour cream dressing transforms any ordinary salad into an elegant dish. Its thick consistency beautifully coats the greens without weighing them down. The playful blend of flavors makes this dressing a hit. Plus, it keeps your salad fresh and well-dressed for a longer period, preventing wilting.
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A spoon in a cup of white sour cream dressing.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Course
Condiment
Cuisine
Armenian

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2-3 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a glass or a mug combine the sour cream and vinegar.
  • Whisk them together until smooth.
  • Add fresh cracked black pepper and salt.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
  • Dressing can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • Make the dressing right in the salad bowl. Add the salad greens on top and toss just before serving.
  • Use a good quality …red wine vinegar. The quality and tanginess of the vinegar will impact the flavor of the dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 9522mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1536IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 0.25 cups
Calories: 515kcal
Author: Noune ~ Cafe Osharak
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