This 2-minute homemade apple cider vinegar salad dressing is better than store-bought and brings a burst of freshness to each dish! Sweetened with honey this vinaigrette works on everything from classic spinach salads to roasted veggies, or even as a marinade.
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With only five ingredients making your own apple cider vinaigrette couldn’t be simpler!
This bold but sweet apple cider dressing gives a whole new flavor to each dish it touches. Whipped up in just a few minutes, you can’t go wrong with having a bottle of this delicious dressing in the fridge.
Why you will love this recipe
- 2 minute dressing - how is that for quick!
- Easy instructions and super simple steps
- Works on any salad recipe or roasted veggies
- Simple ingredients you probably already have
- Brings a tangy flavor with balanced sweetness to any salad
What you need to make it
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Olive oil works best but any neutral oil will blend well into the recipe.
- Use liquid honey when possible so that it mixes well. If using solid honey, heat it in the microwave to make it easier to add.
- For the best flavor, use raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar with the “mother” still in the jar.
- Salt: Use fine table salt or crushed sea salt flakes
How to make it
- Add all ingredients to a food processor
- Process until fully combined.
- Taste it and adjust as neeeded
Tips & tricks
- Blend it or shake it! You can make this apple cider vinegar dressing by blending it together in a food processor or simply shaking it in a mason jar
- Make it in advance to save prep time. The vinaigrette has a shelf life of two weeks in the fridge.
- Shake the jar well before using, to ensure the ingredients are fully mixed
- Store in the fridge in a jar or other airtight container for up to 2 weeks
How to serve it
This apple cider vinegar salad dressing brings a bright flavor to any typical, leafy green salad (like this Arugula salad with sundried tomatoes or this Kale salad). Pour it over at the end, or toss with the salad to better coat the leaves.
However, that’s not all it can be used for. This dressing also works on:
- Fried Feta Cheese
- Roasted veggies (or air fryer veggies)
- As a marinade for chicken
Additional seasonings & variations
Though this apple cider vinaigrette dressing is delicious made as written, it’s also easy to adapt by adding your favorite herbs or other ingredients.
If you want to alter the flavor of the recipe, you can add any of the following add-ins:
- Blend in a clove of garlic for a sharp flavor
- Add in fresh raspberries to give a burst of flavor
- Opt for one tablespoon of Dijon mustard for tangy dishes
- Sprinkle a teaspoon of oregano into the mix for an earthy taste
- A tiny bit of chopped red onions
Recipe FAQ
At its base, apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting apple cider (made from apple juice). The difference between raw apple cider vinegar and filtered is that the filtered one has been heat treated and strained. Raw apple cider vinegar contains the mother (the living bacteria that ferments the apple cider) and thus, the health benefits like regulating blood sugar and cholesterol. For the best flavor and to maximize and to reap the perks of apple cider vinegar, buy the raw version.
Yes! A homemade apple cider vinaigrette made with raw apple cider vinegar and extra virgin olive oil is a great addition to your salads. By making homemade salad dressings you eliminate any additives from store-bought versions
At its very base, apple cider vinaigrette is made with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and a sweetener like maple syrup or honey. From there, you can flavor your vinaigrette as per your preference.
More quick & easy dressing recipes
Enjoy these other homemade salad dressings to brighten up your dishes.
- Honey lemon vinaigrette salad dressing
- Easy chipotle ranch dressing
- Avocado lime ranch dressing
- Blue cheese sauce
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Recipe
Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing
Print RateIngredients
- 6 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a jar with a lid and close the lid tightly. Shake the jar vigorously until everything is well combined. Taste test and adjust seasoning as needed.6 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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Notes
- If using solid honey, heat it in the microwave to make it easier to add.
- For the best flavor, use raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar
- Make it in advance to save prep time. The vinaigrette has a shelf life of two weeks in the fridge.
- Drizzle it on salads or roasted veggies.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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