Celery 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 brings a lively acidity, while honey rounds out the sharpness into something beautifully balanced. Fresh thyme, turmeric, and ginger layer in an herby, slightly earthy depth that feels far more interesting than your average salad dressing. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield of hidden ingredients, so whisking this up yourself means you know exactly what's going in the bowl. The slow drizzle of olive oil while whisking is the key step — it creates a smooth, emulsified dressing that clings to greens rather than pooling at the bottom. Make a jar on Sunday and you've got a week's worth of flavor ready to go, just a quick shake away from perfect.
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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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