Apple Cider Vinaigrette

This apple cider vinaigrette recipe is easy to make in just 5 minutes! It’s full of healthy probiotics, it’s tangy and delicious, and it keeps for up to a week in the refrigerator- perfect for meal prep!

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Here’s a very quick and easy recipe for one of my favorite homemade salad dressings: apple cider vinegar dressing. It’s from our vegetarian restaurant, Mizuana, where we always had a batch on hand. We use this as an “everyday” dressing throughout the busy week- and I always like to have some stored in the fridge to use on leafy green salads and grain salads.

I love how this zesty apple cider vinaigrette pairs with many different things and is made with simple pantry staples… in just 5 minutes!

Why make homemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette?

The main reason I like to make my own homemade salad dressings instead of store-bought dressings is that I can control the type of oil in the dressing. Many dressings, even high-end organic dressings, are made with low-quality “seed oils” (canola, safflower, sunflower, soy, corn, etc.), which some doctors believe are toxic in high amounts because of how they are processed. Always read the labels!  I am making a concerted effort to cut back on these seed oils. Please research this for yourselves.

Ingredients in Apple Cider Vinaigrette

• Raw apple cider vinegar (with the “mother” in it). Use raw, unpasteurized, unfiltered apple cider vinegar with the mother in it. The “mother” in Apple Cider vinegar is the harmless, healthy bacteria in the vinegar that gives raw, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar all its healthy probiotics- so good for gut health. See health benefits below.
• Extra virgin olive oil is our oil of choice in all dressings for flavor and healthy polyphenols. 
• Dijon mustard- for a little creamy tang! 
• Garlic– for a punchy pop of flavor. Or sub one teaspoon granulated garlic, or one tablespoon of finely minced shallot.
• Sweetener of choice– raw honey or  pure maple syrup.
•  Salt and black pepper –use kosher salt or sea salt.
• Optional additions: fresh herbs- thyme, oregano, or flat-leaf parsley.

How to make Apple cider Vinegar Dressing

Simply whisk all the dressing ingredients (apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic, dijon, maple syrup, salt and pepper) in a small mason jar or with a tight-fitting lid and give it a good shake. Or whisk all ingredients in a small bowl ( except the olive oil) then slow stream in the olive oil while whisking.

Either way, it literally takes 5 minutes! Taste and adjust salt and sweetness to taste, and place in the fridge to chill.

Variations

To really emulsify it, feel free to use an immersion blender.

Feel free to add fresh herbs.

Storing Apple Cider Vinaigrette

The dressing will last up to 7 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Chef’s Tip: To extend its shelf life by two weeks, use granulated garlic instead of fresh garlic and leave out the fresh herbs. Let it sit at room temperature 10 minutes before using.

How to use Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing?

• Toss with any leafy green salad– arugula salad, red lettuce, romaine salad, kale salad, little gems, baby spinach, spring mix salad.
• Use in grain salads– I love this dressing on this Carrot Quinoa Salad or this farro salad.
• Use with Bean salads. 
• Spoon over Buddha bowls or grain bowls.
• Use in pasta salad recipes!

Is Apple cider vinegar Good for you?

We think so! There is a lot of compelling research on the many health benefits of apple cider vinegar. Here are the top ten health benefits of consuming apple cider vinegar daily. It truly is astounding!

1. Lowers Body Fat (2 tablespoons daily)
2. Lowers blood sugar
3. Improves insulin sensitivity 
4. helps with weight loss (2 tablespoons daily)
5. Reduces Belly fat
6. Lowers cholesterol
7. Boosts immunity 
8. May improve heart health 
9. May slow the growth of cancer cells 

More Favorite Homemade Salad Dressings:

• Citrus Vinaigrette
• Pomegranate Vinaigrette
• Greek Salad Dressing
• Creamy Herby Hemp Dressing
• Lemony Leek Dressing
• Vegan Ranch Dressing
• Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
• Spirulina Dressing

Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe

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• Author: Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home
• Prep Time: 10
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: ⅔ cup
• Category: dressing, vinaigrette
• Method: stirred
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

A simple recipe for Raw Apple Cider Vinaigrette , an easy “Everyday” salad dressing full of healthy probiotics. Made with your choice of honey or maple!

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Ingredients

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• 1/4 cup raw apple cider vinegar
• 1/2–1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 –2 teaspoons raw honey (or maple syrup)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced (or sub 1 teaspoon granulated garlic) or 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot.
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

• Place all salad dressing ingredients in a small mason jar, seal and shake until well combined.
• Alternately, place all ingredients except olive oil in a small bowl and whisk. Slowly stream in olive oil while whisking to create an emulsion.
• Taste and adjust salt and sweetness to taste.

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Notes

Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to one week. To extend to 2 weeks, use granulated garlic and no fresh herbs.

Feel free to blend this in a mini blender!

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 99
• Sugar: 4.4 g
• Sodium: 97.7 mg
• Fat: 9.3 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 4.6 g
• Fiber: 0.1 g
• Protein: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg