Yeast Free Tangy Herb Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and layered with warm spice, this 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 to deliver serious acidity, while honey softens the edge and ground turmeric adds a gorgeous golden hue and earthy depth. The grated garlic and ginger bring just enough heat to keep things interesting without overwhelming the other flavors. Store-bought dressings are notorious for sneaking in yeast extracts, autolyzed yeast, or fermented flavor enhancers, so making your own is the smartest move when you're avoiding those ingredients. Every component here is straightforward and clean — nothing hidden, nothing processed. Whisking the olive oil in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to your greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Mix up a jar and keep it in the fridge; it's the kind of kitchen staple that quietly upgrades your whole week.
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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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