MSG Free Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bottled dressings are one of the sneakiest sources of hidden additives, with flavor enhancers tucked into ingredient lists under names most people don't recognize. Making your own vinaigrette at home means you know exactly what's going in the bowl — and this one is built entirely from whole, clean ingredients that speak for themselves. Apple cider vinegar brings a bright, tangy backbone, while honey rounds out the acidity with just enough natural sweetness. Fresh thyme and a pinch of turmeric and ginger add warmth and complexity that make this taste far more interesting than anything you'd grab off a grocery store shelf. The slow-drizzle whisking technique creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. It comes together in minutes, keeps in the fridge for up to a week, and works on everything from simple salads 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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