Nutmeg Free Orange-Garlic Vinaigrette
Bright, citrusy, and just a little punchy from the garlic and ginger, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put a salad on the table every single night. 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 rounds everything out without tipping it into dessert territory. The ground turmeric adds a gorgeous golden hue and a subtle earthiness that makes the whole thing feel a little more special than your average bottled dressing. Nutmeg is a spice that sneaks into a surprising number of store-bought vinaigrettes and spice blends, so making your own from scratch is the easiest way to keep it completely off the table. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, and the whole thing comes together in about a minute of whisking. Optional fresh thyme takes it up another notch if you have it on hand, but the dressing is absolutely delicious without it. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll have something bright and homemade ready to shake up and pour 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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