Almond Free Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, this homemade vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to eat a salad every single day. Apple cider vinegar brings a lively acidity that gets balanced beautifully by a touch of honey, while turmeric and ginger add a subtle earthy warmth that feels anything but ordinary. Fresh thyme lifts the whole thing with a herby note that store-bought bottles rarely manage to pull off. Bottled dressings can be a minefield of hidden ingredients and shared-facility warnings, so whisking this up yourself means you know exactly what's going in the bowl. The slow drizzle of olive oil while whisking creates a naturally emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom. It comes together in minutes, keeps in the fridge for up to a week, and works just as well drizzled over roasted vegetables or grain bowls as it does on a classic salad. Once you have a jar of this in the fridge, reaching for a store-bought bottle will feel completely unnecessary.
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8 servings
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh garlic, finely minced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider vinegar, honey, thyme leaves, turmeric, ginger, salt, and garlic (if using) in a small bowl. Whisk together until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is uniform.
- 2
While whisking constantly, pour in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened, with no visible separation between the oil and vinegar.
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