Peanut Free Orange-Garlic Vinaigrette
Bright, citrusy, and just a little bold, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on everything. Fresh orange juice and zest bring a natural sweetness, while apple cider vinegar and raw honey keep the balance perfectly tangy without tipping into sharp. A hit of grated ginger and ground turmeric give it a warm, golden depth that feels a little unexpected on a salad — in the best possible way. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield of hidden additives and shared-facility warnings, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smarter move. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can dress your greens with total confidence. Whisking the olive oil in slowly is the only real technique involved, and it comes together in just a couple of minutes. Make a jar on Sunday and you've got a vibrant, fridge-ready dressing that elevates everything from roasted vegetables to 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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