Apple cider vinaigrette is a light and tangy salad dressing that's made with a handful of simple ingredients. It's perfect on just about any salad and can also be used as a marinade.
I love making homemade salad dressings. Balsamic vinaigrette, tahini dressing, and honey mustard are a few of my favorites.
Apple cider vinaigrette comes together in just five minutes with a handful of simple ingredients. Oil and vinegar serve as the base, while additions like honey, garlic, and Dijon mustard add well rounded flavor with a hint of sweetness.
If you're looking for a light and tangy dressing, give this apple cider vinaigrette a try. I love adding it to a refreshing garden salad in the summer or kale apple slaw in the fall.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Olive oil - If you don't have extra virgin olive oil on hand, vegetable oil, grapeseed oil, and sunflower oil are good substitutes.
- Apple cider vinegar - Can be substituted with just about any vinegar you have on hand. Balsamic vinegar (like in my balsamic vinaigrette), lemon juice, and red wine vinegar are a few great choices.
- Honey - Can be substituted with maple syrup if desired. Honey balances with the tangy ingredients and adds a hint of sweetness.
- Dijon mustard - Regular yellow mustard will work in a pinch. Mustard is added not only for flavor, but as an emulsifier. It helps stabilize the other ingredients and create a cohesive dressing.
- Garlic - One clove of garlic can be substituted with ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Salt & pepper - Adds flavor to the dressing. Red pepper flakes can be added for a little extra heat.
Tips and tricks
Use a whisk - If you're mixing your dressing in a bowl, use a whisk. The dressing ingredients need to be combined thoroughly to incorporate the Dijon mustard, which acts as an emulsifier.
Use a jar - Alternatively, add your ingredients to a 16 ounce mason jar, secure tightly with a lid, and shake until your ingredients are combined.
For a less tangy dressing - If you prefer a less tangy dressing, reduce the vinegar from ½ cup to ¼ cup.
Frequently asked questions
Add additional honey, 1 teaspoon at a time, whisk to combine, and do a taste test. Add additional sweetener as desired to reach your preferred taste.
Your homemade vinaigrette dressing will keep for a month or more in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
Yes, apple cider vinaigrette is dairy-free and gluten-free. However, it is not vegan since it includes honey. The honey can be substituted with maple syrup to make this dressing vegan friendly.
This dressing is very lightly sweetened and the main flavors are tangy and tart. To make your dressing sweeter, add more honey to taste.
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📖 Recipe
Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- ¾ cup olive oil
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a jar or a bowl, add all ingredients.
- Secure lid and shake until ingredients are fully combined. Or whisk until fully combined.
- Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
Equipment Recommendations
Notes
- Your homemade vinaigrette dressing will keep for a month or more in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
- To make your dressing sweeter, add more honey 1 teaspoon at a time, whisk to combine, and do a taste test.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup to make this dressing vegan friendly.
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