Celery Free Tangy Herb Vinaigrette
So many store-bought dressings sneak in celery seed, celery extract, or "natural flavors" that can catch you off guard — this bright, from-scratch vinaigrette sidesteps all of that with a short, clean ingredient list you can actually trust. Apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice team up to deliver serious tang, while honey rounds out the acidity with just a touch of sweetness. Ground turmeric and ginger give it a warm, golden depth that makes it feel a little more interesting than your average weeknight dressing. A slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil whisked in at the end creates a beautifully emulsified texture that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Fresh parsley stirred in at the finish adds a pop of color and a clean, herby note that ties everything together. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, and storing it in a jar means you've got a week's worth of salads sorted in under ten minutes.
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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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