Lactose Free Orange-Garlic Vinaigrette
Bright, citrusy, and layered with warmth from ginger and turmeric, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put a salad on the table every single night. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a whisk — no blender, no fuss. The base is fresh orange juice and zest, balanced by apple cider vinegar and a touch of raw honey, then brought together with a slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil until the whole thing emulsifies into something silky and gorgeous. Because every ingredient here is naturally dairy-free, there's no substituting or label-checking required — just real, whole-food pantry staples doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The optional fresh thyme adds an herby, almost floral note that takes it from simple to genuinely impressive. Make a jar on Sunday and you've got a vibrant, ready-to-go dressing for the whole week — just give it a shake before you pour.
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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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