Celery Free Orange-Garlic Vinaigrette
Bright, citrusy, and just a little punchy from fresh garlic and ginger, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on everything. The combination of fresh orange juice, orange zest, and apple cider vinegar creates a beautifully balanced base — tangy without being sharp, and naturally sweet without leaning sugary. A touch of raw honey and ground turmeric round it out, giving the whole thing a warm, golden depth that store-bought dressings rarely manage to pull off. Celery and celery seed are surprisingly common in bottled dressings and spice blends, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the easiest way to stay worry-free. Everything here is straightforward and clean — just whisk it together, drizzle in the olive oil, and you're done in minutes. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can make a batch on Sunday and have a vibrant, homemade dressing ready all week long. Fresh thyme stirred in at the end is optional but absolutely worth it if you have some on hand.
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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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