MSG 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 notorious for sneaking in flavor enhancers and additives that have no business being in a simple vinaigrette, so making your own is genuinely the easiest way to stay clean. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — fresh orange juice, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil come together into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Whisking the oil in slowly is the key move that gives the dressing that slightly thickened, emulsified texture rather than a thin, separated pour. The optional fresh thyme adds a subtle herbal note that takes it from great to genuinely impressive. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can shake it up and drizzle it over salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls 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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