Dairy Free Orange-Garlic Vinaigrette
Bright citrus, warm garlic, and a hint of ginger come together in this vibrant vinaigrette that makes even a simple green salad feel like something special. Every ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it's effortlessly free of dairy from the ground up. The combination of fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, and raw honey creates a beautifully balanced dressing that's tangy, lightly sweet, and just a little earthy from the turmeric. Whisking the olive oil in slowly gives you that satisfying, slightly thickened emulsion that clings to leaves instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. A touch of fresh thyme takes it over the top if you have it on hand, though it's completely optional. Make a jar on Sunday and you've got a week's worth of dressings, marinades, or drizzles ready to go — it keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to five 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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