Black Pepper 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 raw apple cider vinegar, honey, and fresh thyme gives it a lively, herbaceous character, while ground turmeric and ginger add gentle depth without any heat. That's exactly the point — this recipe is built entirely without black pepper, so anyone who needs to avoid it can drizzle freely without second-guessing the label on a store-bought bottle. Whisking the olive oil in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. The optional fresh garlic nudges it in a more savory direction if you like, but it's completely delicious either way. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll have a week's worth of vibrant, pepper-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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