Nitrate & Nitrite 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 a salad on the table every single night. Store-bought dressings are notorious for sneaking in preservatives and cured-ingredient derivatives that don't belong anywhere near a clean pantry, so making your own is genuinely the smartest move. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, raw honey, and extra-virgin olive oil come together into something that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. Whisking the oil in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. The optional fresh thyme is a small touch that adds a subtle herbal note and makes the whole thing feel a little more special. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can make a batch on Sunday and have effortless, vibrant meals 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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