Caffeine Free Orange-Garlic Vinaigrette
Bright, citrusy, and just a little punchy, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to eat more salad. Fresh orange juice and zest bring a natural sweetness, while apple cider vinegar and minced garlic add depth and a pleasant bite. A touch of raw honey balances everything out, and ground turmeric gives the whole thing a warm, golden hue that looks stunning drizzled over greens. The slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil brings it all together into a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to every leaf. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine — no tea extracts, no hidden additives, just clean, whole-food pantry staples you can feel good about. It comes together in about a minute of whisking, stores well in the fridge for up to five days, and honestly tastes better than anything you'd grab off a store shelf. Fresh thyme stirred in at the end is optional, but highly recommended if you want to take it somewhere a little more herbaceous and complex.
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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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