Artificial Flavors Free Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bottled dressings are one of the sneakiest sources of artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives hiding in an otherwise clean meal. This bright, tangy vinaigrette skips all of that by leaning on real ingredients — apple cider vinegar, raw honey, fresh thyme, and warm spices — to build every layer of flavor from scratch. The turmeric and ginger give it a subtle earthiness and gentle heat that no flavor packet could replicate, while the honey rounds out the acidity in the most natural way possible. Whisking the olive oil in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Fresh garlic is optional but highly recommended if you want a little extra punch. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so you can make one batch and have a genuinely clean, flavorful dressing ready to go all week long.
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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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