Pistachio Free Orange-Garlic Vinaigrette
Bright, citrusy, and just a little punchy from fresh garlic and ginger, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put a salad on the table every single night. The combination of fresh orange juice, zest, and apple cider vinegar creates a lively base that feels anything but ordinary, while a touch of raw honey and ground turmeric round out the flavor with warmth and subtle depth. Whisking the olive oil in slowly gives you a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield when you're avoiding specific nuts — shared facilities and vague labeling make it hard to feel confident — so mixing this up yourself from whole, straightforward ingredients is a genuinely satisfying solution. Fresh thyme is optional, but if you have it on hand, it adds an herby, almost floral note that takes the whole thing up a notch. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can make a jar on Sunday and have a vibrant, homemade dressing ready to go 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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