Carrageenan Free Orange-Garlic Vinaigrette
Bright citrus, warm garlic, and a subtle kick of fresh ginger make this vinaigrette one of those dressings you'll want to put on absolutely everything. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a whisk — no blender, no fuss. Store-bought dressings are notorious for sneaking in additives and thickeners like carrageenan, which can be genuinely hard to spot on an ingredient label, so making your own is the cleanest solution. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable: fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, raw honey, turmeric, and extra-virgin olive oil. Whisking the oil in slowly creates a naturally emulsified dressing without needing any stabilizers or gums whatsoever. A pinch of turmeric gives it a gorgeous golden hue, and the optional fresh thyme adds an herby finish that feels a little fancy without any extra effort. Make a jar on Sunday and you're set for the whole week.
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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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