Macadamia Free Orange-Garlic Vinaigrette
Bright, citrusy, and just a little punchy from fresh garlic and ginger, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on everything. The combination of fresh orange juice, orange zest, and apple cider vinegar creates a beautifully balanced base — tangy without being sharp, and naturally sweet thanks to a touch of raw honey. Ground turmeric adds a warm, golden hue and a subtle earthiness that elevates the whole thing beyond your average bottled dressing. Whisking the olive oil in slowly is the key move here, giving you a lightly emulsified texture that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield of unexpected nut-derived oils and shared-facility warnings, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smarter play. This one comes together in just a few minutes with pantry staples and keeps in the fridge for up to five days, making it easy to have something delicious and worry-free on hand all week. A handful of fresh thyme stirred in at the end is optional, but highly recommended if you want to take it somewhere a little more herbaceous and complex.
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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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