Beef Free Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, this apple cider vinaigrette is the kind of homemade dressing that makes you wonder why you ever bought a bottle. The combination of honey and apple cider vinegar creates a perfectly balanced sweet-tart base, while fresh thyme, turmeric, and ginger layer in an earthy, aromatic depth that feels anything but ordinary. Extra-virgin olive oil gets whisked in slowly until the whole thing emulsifies into a silky, lightly thickened dressing that clings beautifully to greens. A touch of fresh garlic is optional but absolutely worth it if you want a little extra punch. It comes together in just one bowl with no cooking required, making it an effortless upgrade for salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. Store it in a jar in the fridge and it keeps for up to a week — just give it a good shake before drizzling.
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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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