Paleo Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes a simple salad feel like something special. Apple cider vinegar brings a lively acidity, while honey, turmeric, and ginger layer in depth and a subtle golden warmth that store-bought bottles rarely capture. Fresh thyme and optional garlic round everything out, giving it that just-made quality you can actually taste. Bottled dressings are notorious for sneaking in refined sugars, industrial seed oils, and preservatives that don't align with a whole-foods approach — this one skips all of that with ingredients you can actually pronounce. Whisking the olive oil in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. It comes together in minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so you can drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grain-free bowls, or crisp salads all week long without any extra effort.
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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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