Nightshade Free Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, this apple cider vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to eat more salad. The combination of honey and apple cider vinegar creates a perfectly balanced sweet-tart base, while turmeric and fresh thyme add depth and a gorgeous golden hue. For anyone avoiding nightshades, store-bought dressings can be a minefield — many contain hidden tomato-based ingredients, paprika, or spice blends that sneak in peppers without a second thought. This one is built entirely from clean, nightshade-free pantry staples, so you can drizzle freely without second-guessing the label. Whisking the olive oil in slowly gives you a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. A jar of this keeps in the fridge for up to a week, making it an easy weeknight staple you'll reach for again and again.
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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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