Alpha Gal Friendly Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, this homemade vinaigrette is the kind of thing that makes a simple green salad feel genuinely special. Apple cider vinegar forms the sharp, lively base, while honey smooths out the edges and fresh thyme adds an herby lift that bottled dressings rarely capture. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger bring gentle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue that looks beautiful drizzled over just about anything. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield of hidden additives and mammal-derived ingredients, so whipping up your own is a smart, satisfying move. The slow-stream whisking technique is what makes it work — it creates a properly emulsified dressing that clings to leaves rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Keep a jar in the fridge and you have a week's worth of safe, flavorful dressing ready to go at a moment's notice.
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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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