Sesame Free Tangy Herb Vinaigrette
Bottled dressings are one of the sneakiest places to find hidden sesame — whether it's tahini blended into a "herb" vinaigrette or sesame oil tucked into the fine print of an ingredient list. This homemade version sidesteps all of that with a bright, tangy base of apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice that does all the heavy lifting. Grated garlic, a touch of honey, and warm notes of turmeric and ginger give it real depth and complexity without relying on anything you'd need to second-guess. Whisking the olive oil in slowly 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 adds a pop of color and a clean, herby finish. It comes together in one bowl, stores easily in a jar, and honestly makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottle in the first place.
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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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