Macadamia Free Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and layered with warmth, this apple cider vinaigrette is the kind of homemade dressing that makes you wonder why you ever bought a bottle. The combination of honey, fresh thyme, turmeric, and ginger gives it a complexity that goes way beyond a basic oil-and-vinegar situation. Whisking the olive oil in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield of unexpected additives and shared-facility warnings, so making your own from scratch puts you fully in control of every ingredient. It comes together in just one bowl with no special equipment, and a jar in the fridge means you're set for the whole week. Drizzle it over a crisp salad, use it as a marinade, or spoon it over roasted vegetables — it's endlessly versatile and genuinely delicious.
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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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