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Vegetarian · Wine pairing

What wine goes with salad?

Vinaigrette is acidic, so the wine must be too: Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño, Grüner Veltliner or dry rosé.

The rule: The wine needs at least as much acidity as the dressing.

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Salad

The 3 best wines with salad

  1. Sauvignon Blanc

    1 Sauvignon Blanc Light, crisp white

    Zesty and herbal: the classic salad wine, especially with goat cheese.

    Serve 45-50°F From $10; Sancerre $25+

  2. Grüner Veltliner

    2 Grüner Veltliner Light-to-medium crisp white

    Handles bitter greens and tricky veggies.

    Serve 45-50°F From $12 (often in 1-liter bottles)

  3. Rosé

    3 Rosé Dry pink wine

    Great with Niçoise and grilled-chicken salads.

    Serve 45-50°F From $10; top Provence $25+

Best on a budget: Vinho Verde or Chilean Sauvignon Blanc.

Also good

AlbariñoPinot Grigio / Pinot Gris

What to avoid

  • Reds and oaky whites. Vinegar makes them taste flat and sour.

It depends how you cook it

If you’re having…Pour
CaesarUnoaked Chardonnay or Champagne.
CapresePinot Grigio or rosé.
Goat cheese & beetSancerre.

Frequently asked questions

What wine goes with salad?

Crisp, high-acid whites like Sauvignon Blanc, plus dry rosé.

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