Vegetarian 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 pinch of turmeric adds a warm golden hue and subtle earthiness. Raw honey brings everything into balance without overpowering the other flavors — just enough to round out the acidity. Drizzling the olive oil in slowly while whisking is the key move here, creating a lightly emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Optional fresh thyme takes it from everyday to genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort. 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 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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