Low Iodine Orange-Garlic Vinaigrette
Bright, citrusy, and just a little bit bold, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to eat more salad. Fresh orange juice and zest give it a sunny sweetness, while apple cider vinegar and raw garlic add a sharp, savory backbone that keeps things interesting. A touch of ginger and turmeric round it out with warmth and color, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil pulls the whole thing into a beautifully emulsified pour. For anyone navigating iodine restrictions, store-bought dressings can be a minefield — hidden additives, iodized salt, and mystery ingredients make label-reading exhausting. This one is made entirely from whole, fresh ingredients, and the sea salt used here is a straightforward swap that keeps things on track without sacrificing flavor. Every component is clean and easy to verify, which is exactly what you want when you're cooking carefully. It comes together in just a few minutes with a bowl and a whisk, and it keeps in the fridge for up to five days — so you can make a batch at the start of the week and have something genuinely delicious ready to go. Try it over roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or a simple green salad, and don't skip the optional fresh thyme if you have it on hand. It adds an herby, almost floral note that takes the whole dressing up a notch.
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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
Chef's tipFine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed. - 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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