High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bottled dressings are one of the sneakiest places that unwanted sweeteners hide, which makes a homemade vinaigrette like this one genuinely worth keeping in your fridge rotation. This version uses real honey to balance the tang of apple cider vinegar, so you get natural sweetness without any processed syrup cutting corners in the background. Fresh thyme and a pinch of turmeric give it an herby, golden warmth that feels a little more special than your average salad dressing, while ground ginger adds just enough subtle heat to keep things interesting. A slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil whisked in at the end creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. It comes together in one small bowl with no cooking required, and a jar of it in the fridge means you're only a quick shake away from a great salad all week long.
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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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