Macadamia Free Tangy Herb Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and layered with warm spice, this herb vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on everything — salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, you name it. Apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice team up for a sharp, lively base, while honey softens the edge just enough to keep things balanced. Ground turmeric and ginger add a subtle warmth that makes this feel a little more interesting than your average bottled dressing. Whisking the olive oil in slowly is the key move here — it brings the whole thing together into a silky, lightly emulsified pour that clings beautifully to whatever you're dressing. Store-bought vinaigrettes can be a minefield of unexpected add-ins, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the jar. A handful of fresh parsley stirred in at the end adds a pop of color and a clean, herby finish that really elevates the whole thing.
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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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