Artificial Flavors Free Orange-Garlic Vinaigrette
Bright, citrusy, and layered with warmth, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on everything. Fresh orange juice and zest give it a natural sweetness that no synthetic flavoring could replicate, while apple cider vinegar adds just the right amount of tang to keep things lively. Minced garlic and freshly grated ginger bring a gentle heat, and a pinch of turmeric rounds it all out with earthy depth and a gorgeous golden hue. Raw honey ties the whole thing together without any of the mystery ingredients you'd find in a bottled dressing from the store. Whisking the olive oil in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified texture that clings to greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — whole, recognizable, and real — so you can feel genuinely good about what you're drizzling. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll be reaching for it all week long.
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8 servings
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 large orange)
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the orange juice, orange zest, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, honey, sea salt, and turmeric in a small bowl or jar and whisk together until the honey 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, about 1 minute. Stir in the fresh thyme, if using.
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