Nitrate & Nitrite 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, fresh thyme, turmeric, and ginger gives it a complexity that goes way beyond anything you'd grab off a grocery store shelf — and those bottled dressings are exactly where hidden preservatives and cured-meat-adjacent additives tend to sneak in. Made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, this recipe keeps things completely clean without sacrificing a drop of flavor. Whisking the olive oil in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. The optional garlic adds a little punch if you're in the mood, and the turmeric lends a gorgeous golden hue alongside its subtle earthiness. It comes together in minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so you can drizzle it over grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or crisp salads all week long without any second-guessing what's in it.
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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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