BHA & BHT Free Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bottled dressings are one of the sneakiest sources of synthetic preservatives, and avoiding BHA and BHT often means scanning ingredient labels with a magnifying glass. This homemade vinaigrette sidesteps all of that with a short, clean list of real ingredients you can actually recognize. Apple cider vinegar brings a bright, tangy backbone, while honey rounds out the acidity with a gentle sweetness. Fresh thyme, turmeric, and ginger layer in warmth and complexity that no store-bought bottle can quite replicate. A slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil whisked in at the end creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to every leaf. It comes together in minutes, keeps in the fridge for up to a week, and works on everything from a simple green salad to roasted vegetables or grain bowls.
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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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