Candida Diet Friendly Greek Herb Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and loaded with Mediterranean character, this herb vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes a simple salad feel like a real meal. Every ingredient earns its place — apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice bring the acidity, dried oregano and thyme add that unmistakable Greek warmth, and a touch of ground ginger rounds everything out in a way that's subtle but surprisingly effective. For anyone navigating a candida-conscious lifestyle, store-bought dressings are often a minefield of added sugars, fermented ingredients, and mystery additives, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. This recipe keeps things clean: extra-virgin olive oil, whole herbs, and a short, recognizable ingredient list with no hidden sweeteners beyond the optional raw honey. The emulsification technique — drizzling the oil in slowly while whisking — gives you a cohesive, restaurant-quality dressing rather than a greasy, separated pour. It comes together in minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can dress greens, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins all week without any extra effort.
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8 servings
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
Can be omittedraw honey
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, ground ginger, and honey (if using) in a small bowl or jar. Whisk or stir until the salt is fully dissolved.
- 2
Drizzle in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened, with no visible separation.
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