BHA & BHT Free Tangy Herb Vinaigrette
Bottled dressings are one of the sneakiest sources of synthetic preservatives, and BHA and BHT show up in more store-bought vinaigrettes than most people realize. This bright, zesty dressing skips all of that entirely — every single ingredient is a whole food you can actually recognize. Apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice bring the tang, while honey rounds out the acidity without any processed sweeteners in sight. Ground turmeric and ginger add a warm, earthy depth that makes this feel like so much more than a basic vinaigrette. The slow-drizzle whisking technique creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. A handful of fresh parsley stirred in at the end keeps things lively and herbaceous. Make a jar on Sunday and you have a clean, preservative-free dressing ready to go all week long.
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8 servings
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, grated garlic, honey, turmeric, ginger, and sea salt. Whisk together until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture looks uniform.
- 2
While whisking constantly, pour in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened — it should coat the back of a spoon lightly and not separate immediately when you stop whisking.
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