Planning to have a wine tasting party of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wine or just a huge fan of that particular wine? We’ve put together the ultimate list of Perfect Wine and Food Pairings for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc for you to whip up for everyone to enjoy! Dips, desserts, and mouth watering entrees that are sure to hit the spot and help highlight the flavors of your Sauvignon Blanc.
The Best Food Pairings For your New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc are typically bright and effusive. With a pop of acidity that pairs well with the citrus and fresh herbal notes. When it comes to finding the perfect food to go with this type of wine we highly suggest spring vegetable dishes, seafood dishes, Thai foods, and dishes packed with Asian flavors! Check out our amazing collecting of Perfect Wine and Food Pairings for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc below and get cooking!
Wine Pairing and Food Tips
Don’t stress about planning the perfect wine pairing! We have a few helpful tips that can lessen your stress before your big evening. Check out our helpful easy tips to follow below.
- Ensure you have your wine ready to serve. This includes having glasses ready, wine openers, and the wine is chilled to the temperature you desire. For Sauvignon blanc wine we suggest having it on ice.
- When picking your menu consider the guests you are having, is someone a vegetarian or gluten free? Make sure you select enough options for everyone to enjoy.
- Consider having a few appetizer options, entrée options, and dessert.
- Lastly, enjoy your meal and your delicious wine.
Perfect Wine and Food Pairings for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Dips, seafood platters, to down right amazing Asian inspired dishes! Everything you need to pair perfectly with your New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine.
This warm and cheesy Crab Rangoon Dip is so easy to make and is served with golden fried wontons for dipping. Prepare the entire dip up to two days ahead of time and pop it in the oven when you’re ready to serve it!
Healthy Teriyaki Chicken is an easy and flavorful way to make the classic Japanese dish. Juicy chicken thighs with crispy skin are coated in a sticky, slightly sweet glaze. But it’s sugar free, soy free and gluten-free, Paleo and Whole30-friendly! Serve this with a delicious glass of Sauvignon Blanc.
Have a nice glass of wine with this easy Vegetarian Udon Noodle Soup recipe! Packed full of flavor and it's healthy!
This delicious low cal easy to throw together Turkey hot dog will be perfect for a backyard BBQ get together! Sip on your favorite New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc while eating a hot dog today!
Keep the salad routine from getting boring with this pan-fried, crispy peanut chicken recipe. Easy to make and oh so delicious!
Easy homemade vegetable chow mein recipe! These quick and easy vegan stir fry noodles are just as good as take out and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Vietnamese turmeric fish with noodles (Cha Ca La Vong) is a delicious and iconic dish of Hanoi. Chunks of flavorful fish are plated on a bed of aromatic green scallions and dill, boasting a unique dining experience.
These fresh spring rolls are the perfect “finger food” to serve up as appetizers for any party or just to bring with you for an easy lunch at the beach. Serve it up with your Sauvignon Blanc and you have the perfect combination.
Spicy black bean tofu and eggplant is easy and flavourful plant based stirfry. Cubed tofu and eggplant are cooked up with a black bean chilli sauce along with aromatics like garlic and ginger in this easy to make meal.
This Grilled Thai Pork Tenderloin with Coconut Lime Peanut Sauce is packed with delicious flavors and is perfect served with coconut jasmine rice and an easy cucumber salad for dinner.
These Slow Cooker Asian Pulled Pork Sliders are easy and delicious weeknight fare that's just as perfect for a game day tailgating party. Pile the tender, juicy pulled pork on soft buns with plenty of crunchy coleslaw and enjoy!
This Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta has the most scrumptious creamy sauce that is ready in about 20 minutes. This recipe is truly one of the best shrimp recipes ever!
Spiralized Cold Cucumber Noodle Salad is light and refreshing in any season. Watercress, mint and a homemade toasted sesame-ginger dressing bring fresh flavor and crunch to this healthy recipe.
Paneer Tikka Masala is a popular Indian restaurant dish that you can make easily at home! This Paneer Tikka Masala recipe is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free recipe, and will even teach you how to make your own cheese (in less than 10 minutes)!
This Thai red curry chicken recipe is spicy and sweet at the same time. Seared chicken in a delicious coconut curry broth, this Thai red curry dish will make your taste buds sing.
This Asian Cucumber Salad is made with crispy sliced cucumbers in an Asian-inspired vinaigrette that is so simple to prepare you will likely want to make this all the time as a quick alternative to a side salad.
Instant Pot Red Thai Curry Soup. How to cook a delicious red Thai curry soup or red Thai vegetable curry in the instant pot pressure cooker. Loaded with root vegetables, red Thai curry paste, coconut milk and red lentils. Perfect for quick and healthy family lunches or dinners.
The distinct flavor of roasted black sesame seeds and rich-buttery shortbread make these cookies absolutely sensational!
This creamy and smooth matcha pudding has a fresh and earthy green tea taste. It’s topped with a luscious white chocolate whipped cream to enhance the elegance of the dessert and natural sweetness of the tea leaves.
You will love this Filipino Empanada Recipe. It is s packed with delicious filling and is baked in a sweet dough that has a nice flaky texture.
This delicious upside-down cake pairs perfectly with a nice cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc.
Asian Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps is a must try recipe. Not only is it healthy but it is so amazing the entire family will go crazy over these wraps.
Kung Pao Chicken is a famous Chinese stir-fry dish that is crisp-tender and very easy to make at home! It has the perfect combination of salty, sweet and spicy flavor.
Honey Sesame Chicken is crispy chicken chunks in a sweet sauce made with honey! This is just one of our many easy chicken recipes for everyday cooking!
Instant Pot Korean Beef Bowls (Ground Beef Bulgogi) are loaded with sweet and aromatic flavors. Great for rice bowls, lettuce wraps and tacos.
Savor the natural umami flavors and get your Omega-3's in this easy-to-make Citrus Glazed Baked Salmon with Sake. Sear it on the stovetop, then bake with orange and honey-ginger glaze in the oven for a quick, healthy 30-minute meal!
Breathe some new life into your fish recipes with this easy roasted cod with mint chimichurri. And learn best practices for choosing fresh fish that's free from toxins.
Nothing pairs with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc like chicken, mint, and basil!
Say hello to your new favorite appetizer, Tandoori Fish Tikka! Tender fish marinated in a classic Indian tandoori masala and crisped to perfection in an Airfyer, Crisplid or oven broiler. Enjoy this low-carb dish with a side of cilantro chutney!
Salmon cakes get a flavorful kick of spice with homemade Bang Bang sauce added to the mix!
These Fresh Asian-Style Green Beans are deliciously garlicky and complex in flavor. They’re simple to prep and ready in just a few minutes.
This Thai Barbecue Chicken Pizza is sweet and smoky, fresh and satisfying. It’s the perfect blend of just a few distinct flavors and it’s both easy and cheap to make. If you’re ready to change up your pizza game, give this one a try. It’ll be your new favorite pizza!
This Green Goddess dip is fresh, light and filled with herby goodness. It’s the perfect remedy once you’re sick of heavy holiday food! Dip veggies in it for an easy, healthy snack!
Try our popular Filipino chicken adobo recipe for a quick and easy low carb dish. The meat is cooked in a tangy mix of cider vinegar, soy sauce and garlic. It's a family favorite!
Korean Sloppy Joes check off all the good Asian flavors we love; sweet, spicy and saucy!!
This Cedar Plank Grilled Fish is an easy grilled whole fish recipe that is cooked on a cedar plank over and open flame.
This PEI Mussel Poke recipe is an easy mussels recipe that is bursting with Thai-inspired flavors. Perfect as a mussels appetizer or a quick dinner!
These Easy Mexican Asian Baked Mussels are made with Gourmet Japanese sauce, onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic and panko bread crumbs. Creamy, tender and delicious with a crispy panko topping. Individual mussels served on Asian soup spoons on top of a clear platter with shredded lettuce and limes.
This miso soup with tofu and vegetables is a great starter for an Asian inspired dinner. It’s extremely healthy and has a lot of umami flavor in it.
The Szechuan sauce is a sweet and spicy thick sauce. You need some basics for any Asian dish: soy sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar. Plus you will need some sweet chili sauce as the base of the sauce and a bit of cornstarch for a thick sauce.
These cream cheese wontons can be filled with a sweet or savory filling and baked in the oven, deep fried, or air fried! Filling ideas include cream cheese and cherry pie filling, nutella, and more!
These stinky-but-delicious, Asian-style crock pot pork spare ribs are super easy, tender and juicy every time. They taste especially yummy served over stir-fry veggies, bok choi, cauliflower “rice” or a big salad.
This fresh salad is packed full of peach, corn, and fresh mint. It pairs perfectly with a glass of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
Bulgogi, otherwise known as Korean barbecued beef is a simple, yet extremely flavorful Asian dish. Marinate the beef and grill, that’s it.
These juicy Thai-style pork meatballs are deliciously flavored with lemongrass, ginger and garlic. As an appetizer these meatballs are amazing with the intensely flavorful dipping sauce, but they also make a great main course.
One Pot Thai Pasta is whole wheat spaghetti and colorful veggies in a flavorful Thai peanut sauce. It’s a satisfying vegetarian dinner that’s on the table in under 30 minutes!
Lemongrass, basil, and lime grilled into chicken makes the ultimate backyard bbq meal to serve up with a cold glass of wine.
Make this Asian Watermelon Fruit Salad Recipe if you love a good watermelon fruit salad with mint, but aren’t crazy about feta.
Orange Chicken is a Chinese-inspired dish made with breaded fried chicken in orange sauce. With this easy recipe, make your own restaurant-quality version!
Shrimp Fried Rice is an easy recipe to make at home when you are craving some Chinese Food. Incorporate this recipe into your Weeknight Dinner Ideas because it’s an easy stir fry one dish dinner with lots of flavor and a nice change of pace
Need some more wine and food pairing ideas? Check out our Best Wine for Indian Food and our list of The best wine pairings for lamb dishes.
