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    Home > Quick & Easy Recipes

    Published: Jan 3, 2023 · Modified: Nov 5, 2023 by Denise Browning · "Post may have affiliate links so I earn a commission at no extra cost to you."

    Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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    Apple cider vinaigrette is a light and tangy salad dressing that you can make in 5 minutes. It is so versatile you can dress almost any salad with it such as this butternut squash salad. This homemade recipe tastes much better than commercial ones, doesn't contain preservatives, and is healthy (low-carb and gluten-free).

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    Table of Contents

    • 1 Why I love this Salad Dressing with Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 2 What Is Apple Cider Vinegar?
    • 3 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 4 Vinaigrette vs. Dressing
    • 5 Ingredients and Substitutions
    • 6 How to make apple cider vinaigrette
    • 7 Useful Tips for Making Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
    • 8 FAQ's
    • 9 Raw Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar vs Filtered
    • 10 How To Store Apple Cider Vinaigrette
    • 11 Other Dressing Recipes
    • 12 Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    Why I love this Salad Dressing with Apple Cider Vinegar

    • Quick and Easy: There is no cooking involved and you can make it in just 5 minutes by shaking everything in a jar!
    • Healthy: It doesn't contain preservatives or additives, and is low-carb, gluten-free, vegan, and nutritious.
    • Versatile: It goes well in any salads and pasta salads!
    • Delish: It tastes amazing! 

    What Is Apple Cider Vinegar?

    It's an acidic liquid produced from fermented apple cider, containing a great dose of good bacteria and probiotics.

    Moreover, it gives a fruity and zesty flavor that brings up other flavors together in soups, stews, dressings, and more.

    Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

    Raw apple cider vinegar (unfiltered) contains something called mother (look for a label that says “with mother” on the bottle) which gives it a cloudy appearance.

    Some stringy strands at the bottom of the bottle include enzymes and good bacteria.

    Some of its potential health benefits are:

    • Help to kill bad bacteria -- this is why is used for cleaning!
    • Act as a food preservative, often used in pickling such as this pickled red onions.
    • May help control or prevent blood sugar spikes, particularly for those with insulin resistance (Type 2 Diabetes and PCOS).
    • Its acetic acid may help to lower cholesterol levels.
    • It may also help to lower blood pressure levels, which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
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    Vinaigrette vs. Dressing

    There are 2 types of dressings:

    Vinaigrette is made from a base of oil and vinegar (or another acid ingredient such as lemon juice) such as our apple cider vinaigrette dressing.

    Creamy dressings, made from mayonnaise, sour cream, yogurt, or buttermilk.

    This way, you can say every vinaigrette is a salad dressing but not all dressings are vinaigrette.

    a jar pouring apple cider dressing on a salad.

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    To make this apple cider vinaigrette recipe, you'll need:

    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, preferably raw or unfiltered (or another acid such as fresh lime/lemon juice)

    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (get a vegan one if you are on a vegan diet)

    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or honey (or sugar-free maple syrup if you're on a keto diet)

    • ½ teaspoon sea salt (or ¼ teaspoon kosher salt), or more if desired

    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more if desired

    • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil (or olive oil)

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    How to make apple cider vinaigrette

    1. In a mason jar, combine apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and olive oil. PIC. 1
    2. Close the jar tightly and shake until homogeneous and emulsified. PICS. 2 & 3
    3. Pour about 2-3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
    4. Alternatively, you can place all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk everything well until emulsified.
    recipe instructions.

    Useful Tips for Making Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing

    • You can easily adjust the flavor by adding more seasonings, olive oil, or acid.
    • You may replace olive oil with walnut oil, avocado, or another light salad oil.
    • Add herbs to give the dressing a fresh touch, such as chopped rosemary.
    • Make sure to shake the jar or whisk well the ingredients until emulsified.

    FAQ's

    Is this apple cider dressing vegan?

    This apple cider vinaigrette can be vegan if you use maple syrup instead of honey and vegan mustard.

    Does apple cider vinegar need to be refrigerated?

    No! After opening a bottle of apple cider vinegar, you can store it sealed in a dark pantry or kitchen cabinet. However, it is best to keep the apple cider vinaigrette chilled in the fridge to extend its shelf life.

    salad dressing with apple cider vinegar in a jar neat a bowl of greens.

    Can I use dried spices?

    Yes, you can add garlic powder or dried herbs such as Italian seasoning to our recipe.

    Can I add fresh herbs?

    Yes! I think fresh thyme or rosemary goes well in a vinaigrette.

    Is Apple Cider Vinaigrette healthy?

    Yes, especially if you use Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with the “Mother.” Our recipe is low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, and can be vegan.

    Raw Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar vs Filtered

    The basic difference between filtered and unfiltered apple cider vinegar is that raw unfiltered vinegar has active enzymes from the fermentation process. Most commercial, large batches, are filtered while small producers make it unfiltered or 'with mother".

    Another difference between the two is in large batches yeast is added in the initial fermentation phase while smaller micro-batch producers use natural airborne yeasts.

    How To Store Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    Store it in a mason jar for up to 7 days in the fridge. But right before using it in your salads,  let it sit at room temp for about 5 minutes and shake it well to blend the ingredients if they've separated.

    Other Dressing Recipes

    • Poppy seed dressing
    • Lemon poppy seed dressing
    • Apricot vinaigrette

     

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    Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    Apple cider vinaigrette is a light and tangy salad dressing that you can make in 5 minutes. It is so versatile you can dress almost any salad with it such as this butternut squash salad. This homemade recipe tastes much better than commercial ones, doesn't contain preservatives, and is healthy (low-carb and gluten-free).
    Course:dressing
    Cuisine:American
    Keywords:apple cider, apple cider vinaigrette, easy recipe, quick recipe, salad dressing, vinegar
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 16 tablespoons
    Calories62.5 kcal
    Author Denise Browning
    Cost $ 0.05 per spoon

    Equipment

    • 1 Mason jar

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar preferably raw or unfiltered (or another acid such as fresh lime/lemon juice)
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard get a vegan one if you are on a vegan diet.
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (or sugar-free maple syrup if you're on a keto diet).
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt or ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, or more if desired
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or more if desired
    • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil or olive oil
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • In a mason jar, combine apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Close the jar tightly and shake until homogeneous and emulsified.
    • Pour about 2-3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
    • Alternatively, you can place all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk everything well until emulsified.

    Recipe Notes

    How To Store Apple Cider Vinaigrette
    Store it in a mason jar for up to 7 days in the fridge. But right before using it in your salads,  let it sit at room temp for about 5 minutes and shake it well to blend the ingredients if they've separated.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 62.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 6.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.9g | Sodium: 81.5mg | Potassium: 4.6mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 0.8IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 1.1mg | Iron: 0.1mg

    ** Nutrition labels on easyanddelish.com are for educational purposes only. This info is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate, since the nutrition content of recipes can vary based on ingredient brand or source, portion sizes, recipe changes/variations, and other factors. We suggest making your own calculations using your preferred calculator, based on which ingredients you use, or consulting with a registered dietitian to determine nutritional values more precisely.

    Please note that health-focused and diet information provided on easyanddelish.com is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Consult with your doctor or other qualified health professional prior to initiating any significant change in your diet or exercise regimen, or for any other issue necessitating medical advice.

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    1. Gail says

      June 01, 2023 at 4:11 pm

      The apple cider vinegrette has a touch of sweet from the maple syrup and the sour from apple cider vinegar.
      It goes great with all kinds of salads.
      Pure delight.

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      • Gail says

        June 01, 2023 at 4:16 pm

        Even though the Apple Cider Vinegrette is a great tasting dressing. I think it best to add small amount of apple cider vinegar and a whole lot of maple syrup. I think it tastes better this way. Just my preference.

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        • Denise Browning says

          June 04, 2023 at 6:25 pm

          No worries, Gail! The ratios are the standard for a vinaigrette but I am glad you were confortable enough to adjust the amounts according to your taste! You did the right thing! Because I cannot ingest much sugar (even in the form of honey or maple syrup), I have mine more sour than sweet.

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    2. 2pots2cook says

      January 04, 2023 at 4:27 am

      5 stars
      So true! Homemade is the best! Happy New Year !

      Reply

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