Oats Free Orange-Garlic Vinaigrette
Bright, citrusy, and just a little punchy from garlic and ginger, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to eat more salad. 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 and ground turmeric round everything out into something genuinely special. The good news for anyone navigating grain sensitivities is that every single ingredient here is naturally free of oats — no label-scanning required, no hidden thickeners, just clean pantry staples whisked together in minutes. Drizzling the olive oil in slowly while whisking is the small but important step that pulls it all into a silky, emulsified dressing rather than a separated puddle. Optional fresh thyme adds an herby, almost floral note that takes it from simple to restaurant-worthy. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll find yourself reaching for it on grain bowls, roasted vegetables, and grilled proteins alike.
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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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