Sesame Free Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, this homemade vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to eat more salad. The apple cider vinegar brings a lively acidity that pairs beautifully with a touch of honey, while ground turmeric and ginger add a subtle earthiness and gentle heat. Fresh thyme lifts the whole thing with a herby, almost floral note that bottled dressings rarely manage to pull off. Store-bought vinaigrettes can be a minefield of hidden sesame oil or tahini-based blends, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smartest move. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you get full control without sacrificing any flavor. The slow-drizzle whisking method creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll have a week's worth of vibrant, worry-free dressing ready to go.
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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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