Paraben Free Tangy Herb Vinaigrette
Bright, zippy, and layered with warmth from turmeric and ginger, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on everything. Apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice team up for a bold tang, while a touch of honey rounds out the acidity without tipping into sweetness. Store-bought dressings are one of the sneakiest sources of synthetic preservatives and additives, so making your own from scratch is one of the simplest swaps you can make. Every ingredient here is clean and recognizable — real olive oil, fresh garlic, whole spices, and an optional handful of parsley to finish. The slow-stream whisking technique is what gives this dressing its satisfying, lightly emulsified body that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Transfer it to a jar and it keeps beautifully in the fridge, ready to shake up and pour whenever you need it.
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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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