5-Ingredient Apple Cider Vinaigrette
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Last week in my farm share newsletter, I shared a recipe for an apple cider vinaigrette recipe, the dressing I’ve been loving these past few weeks for salads, which I’ve been loading with sliced apples, goat cheese, and any nuts I have on hand.
I thought I should share it here, too. It’s simple: a mix of honey, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, salt, and extra-virgin olive oil. And it’s sharp: roughly equal parts acid and olive oil.
The bite, however, is tempered by honey, the amount of which you can adjust to taste. I find two tablespoons to be about right, and if this sounds like a lot to you, know that it sounded like a lot to me, too. But the vinaigrette, I assure you, does not taste too sweet — it tastes balanced and bright.
As noted, I’ve been loving it, and best of all, my children, who historically are not the best salad eaters — they’re more like rabbits, favoring undressed raw vegetables — have taken to it, too: they gobble up these apple cider vinaigrette-dressed salads.
Friends: I’m finding this dressing to be perfect for all of my fall salad needs. I hope you’ll agree.
PS: All-Purpose Lemon Vinaigrette
Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Step by Step
Gather your ingredients: lemon, honey, extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and salt.
Whisk together the honey, salt, lemon juice, and vinegar first.
Then stream in the olive oil. Store in the fridge for two weeks (or longer).
This is a classic combo: greens, apples, goat cheese, toasted pine nuts (or other) nut.
Find the recipe for this specific fall salad here.
Print5-Ingredient Apple Cider Vinaigrette
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Made with 5 ingredients, this apple cider vinaigrette is a snap to throw together and perfect for all of your fall salad needs.
Notes:
Honey: As noted in the post above, I do not find this dressing to taste too sweet. That said, adjust to taste. If 2 tablespoons of honey gives you pause, start with 1 or less, then adjust to taste with more.
Olive Oil: If 1/3 cup of olive oil makes a dressing that is too sharp for you, increase to 1/2 cup. Also: if you are coming here via my newsletter, I made a mistake in the quantities … sorry for any confusion! The below recipe is correct.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey, see notes above
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup olive oil, plus more to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon, vinegar, honey, and salt. Stream in the olive oil while whisking constantly. Taste. Add more olive oil by the tablespoon if the dressing tastes too tart and adjust to taste with salt.
- Store in the fridge for 2 weeks (or longer).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Whisk
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple cider vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt
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20 Comments on “5-Ingredient Apple Cider Vinaigrette”
the link to the salad is broken. thanks for the recipe!
Hi! It’s at the bottom of that post of 25+ Rosh Hashanah recipes … jump to the recipe from the top of the post.
The dressing looks amazing! It looks like the link is not working for this salad recipe.
Hi! It’s at the bottom of that post of 25+ Rosh Hashanah recipes … jump to the recipe from the top of the post.
Made this apple cider vinaigrette…lovely dressing, added apples to my salad, and a few sliced almonds…it was wonderfuL, so flavorful…and easy to make!!!
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Great to hear, Birdie! Thanks for writing 🙂 🙂 🙂 Your salad sounds delish.
Such a yummy fall salad!!! The apple cider vinegar dressing is our new favorite. Thank you!!!
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literally the best vinaigrette I have made ever and I feel like I am really good at salad dressings. the ratio of ingredients is creative and a combo I wouldn’t have exactly thought of. make thissss especially with the featured salad. (we added pork chops and rice on the side)
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Great to hear this, JB! Thanks so much for writing.
Great dressing that seems especially good for fall. I added pears and apples to my salad, as well as radiccio and endive and toasted pecans. Served with mac and cheese, so I didn’t add any cheese to the salad. The vinaigrette is a great contrast to a creamy dish. Thanks for a great recipe!
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So nice to hear this, Vivian! Thanks so much for writing and sharing your notes 🙂 🙂 🙂
Such a wonderful vinaigrette! I hadn’t used Bragg cider vinegar before, and the taste out of the bottle is very harsh. But don’t worry—the honey mellows the flavor and really does not make the dressing too sweet. I actually needed to had 1 teaspoon more of the vinegar to achieve just the acidity I wanted. I made a variation of the salad (because a guest had a problem with goat cheese) using thin slices of Manchego, and it was really delicious with baby romaine, belgian endive, Boston lettuce, arugula, local apples, and pine nuts. So quick to make and perfect for fall although I imagine using this dressing throughout the year.
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A very refreshing fall vinaigrette! When I put this on a salad for lunch or dinner, I feel like I am eating at one of my favorite bistros for lunch. I can never understand why people waste their money buying store bought salad dressings when you can easily whip up one, like this, in 5 minutes. It tastes so much better!
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Great to hear, Nancy! Thanks so much for writing. And agreed!
Been making this on repeat since you first posted and love it on greens and everything including canned beans when need a quick side for my lunch and no good looking produce now that the farmer markets are done. Like its simplicity and no garlic to chop when just dont have the energy.! Thanks again Ali for snother winner.
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Great to hear, Jill! I am drawn to this one for similar reasons, namely the no garlic and shallots, the flavor of which I love, the chopping of which I don’t 🙂 🙂 🙂
This was so quick , easy and tasted delicious.
Great to hear, Annetta! Thanks for writing 🙂
Exceptionally delicious and well-balanced in any Season especially Summer & Fall. Served it with pears &/or apples, goat cheese & prosciutto – and of course your peasant bread! Yet another 5 star recipe (also love your cashew dressing).🙏🏻
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Great to hear, Kathleen! Thanks so much for writing 🙂 🙂 🙂