Legume Free Orange-Garlic Vinaigrette
Bright, citrusy, and just a little punchy from garlic and ginger, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on everything. Fresh orange juice and zest give it a natural sweetness that pairs beautifully with the tang of apple cider vinegar, while a touch of raw honey and ground turmeric round out the flavor with warmth and depth. The whole thing comes together in about a minute of whisking — no blender, no fuss, no store-bought bottle full of mystery additives. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, bottled dressings can be a minefield of soybean oil and hidden ingredients, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward: olive oil, citrus, aromatics, and a few pantry spices. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can drizzle it over salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls all week long. Fresh thyme stirred in at the end is optional, but if you have it on hand, don't skip it.
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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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