Paraben Free Orange-Garlic Vinaigrette
Bright citrus, warm garlic, and a hint of ginger come together in this vibrant vinaigrette that makes even the simplest salad feel like something special. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, raw honey, extra-virgin olive oil — which is exactly the point when you're trying to avoid synthetic preservatives and hidden additives that sneak into so many store-bought dressings. Parabens are commonly used as preservatives in packaged foods and personal care products, and bottled salad dressings are one of the more surprising places they can turn up. Making your own means you know precisely what's going in the jar. The turmeric adds a gorgeous golden hue and a subtle earthiness, while the fresh thyme (if you choose to use it) lifts the whole thing with a faintly herbal finish. Whisking the olive oil in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can batch it on Sunday and have a clean, flavorful dressing ready 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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