Barley Free Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, this homemade vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you wonder why you ever bought a bottle. Apple cider vinegar forms the punchy backbone, while honey rounds out the acidity with just enough sweetness to keep things balanced. Fresh thyme and a pinch of turmeric and ginger give it a subtle herbal warmth that feels a little unexpected on a salad — in the best possible way. Bottled dressings can be a minefield of hidden grains and malt-derived additives, so whipping up your own from scratch is a genuinely smart move when you need to keep things clean. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no label-reading stress involved. The slow-drizzle whisking technique creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Make a jar on Sunday and you've got a week's worth of vibrant, fuss-free flavor ready to go.
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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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