Black Pepper 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 bring a natural sweetness, while apple cider vinegar adds just enough tang to keep things lively. Minced garlic and grated ginger give it a gentle kick, and a touch of raw honey rounds out the whole thing beautifully. Ground turmeric adds a gorgeous golden hue and a subtle earthiness that makes this feel a little more special than your average pour-from-a-bottle option. For anyone avoiding black pepper, store-bought dressings can be a minefield — it shows up in so many blends without much fanfare — but every ingredient here is clearly listed and easy to verify. Whisking the olive oil in slowly creates a nicely emulsified dressing that clings to greens rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll have a vibrant, pepper-free dressing ready to go for days.
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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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