Mediterranean Diet Friendly Shallot Vinaigrette
A good homemade vinaigrette is one of those small kitchen wins that genuinely elevates everything it touches, and this one is no exception. Minced shallot brings a gentle, savory bite, while apple cider vinegar and a touch of raw honey create that perfect balance of bright and mellow that keeps you reaching for more. Extra-virgin olive oil is the backbone here — a cornerstone of Mediterranean-style eating — and whisking it in slowly produces a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. A pinch of ground ginger adds just enough warmth to make this feel like more than a basic dressing, and fresh thyme takes it somewhere almost herbaceous and floral if you have it on hand. Bottled dressings are often loaded with refined oils, added sugars, and preservatives that work against a whole-foods approach, so making your own with these clean, simple ingredients is genuinely worth the five minutes it takes. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, which means you can dress salads, drizzle over roasted vegetables, or use it as a quick marinade all week long without any extra effort.
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6 servings
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the minced shallot, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and ground ginger in a small bowl. Stir briefly and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, until the shallot softens slightly and the salt dissolves.
- 2
Add the thyme leaves, if using. While whisking constantly, pour in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened, with no visible oil pooling on the surface.
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