High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Orange-Garlic Vinaigrette
Bright, citrusy, and layered with warmth from fresh ginger and turmeric, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on everything. Store-bought dressings are one of the sneakiest places high fructose corn syrup hides, tucked into the ingredient list right after "natural flavors" — so making your own is genuinely the easiest fix. Here, raw honey does the sweetening, fresh orange juice brings the brightness, and apple cider vinegar adds just enough tang to keep things lively. A slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil while whisking brings it all together into a beautifully emulsified pour that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. The optional fresh thyme is worth adding if you have it — it gives the whole thing an herby, almost floral note that feels a little fancy for something so simple. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can make a batch on Sunday and have genuinely great salads all week long.
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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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