Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Bring bright, punchy flavor to all your fall salads with this easy apple cider vinaigrette dressing! This is a simple and flavorful homemade salad dressing that you can make with just 6 ingredients.

 

This apple cider vinaigrette is one of my favorite homemade salad dressings. It’s the perfect way to give any fall salad a bit of punch (it’s apple season, after all). The sweet tanginess of apple cider vinegar alongside autumn ingredients like squash, cranberries, and winter greens is totally irresistible. And this dressing is just as great to have any other time of the year, whether you toss it with a salad or drizzle it over roasted veggies. With just 6 ingredients, this easy apple cider vinaigrette brings bright, zingy flavors to everything it touches! Just whisk together the ingredients and get drizzling.

Why You’ll Love This Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing

• Simple ingredients. This homemade apple cider vinaigrette is simple, yet so full of flavor. You only need a handful of ingredients and they marry together perfectly.
• Better than store-bought. I love having homemade salad dressing on hand in the fridge. Like my lemon vinaigrette and Greek vinaigrette dressing, this vinaigrette takes minutes to make and keeps well. You can’t beat the freshness of homemade!
• Bright flavors. There’s a little tingle from mustard and garlic, warmed up with honey and brightened up with tangy vinegar and lemon. This dressing pairs amazingly well with all your favorite fall flavors.

Ingredients Needed

This vinaigrette recipe brings together a few easy pantry items that you might have on hand already! I’ve outlined the main ingredients below. Be sure to scroll to the recipe card for the full measurements and recipe details.

• Olive oil – Extra virgin olive oil, or another mild-flavored oil, like avocado oil.
• Apple cider vinegar – Find it alongside the oils and dressings in the condiment aisle at the grocery store. 
• Honey – Or another sweetener, like agave, or maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
• Lemon juice – Freshly squeezed is best, or you can use the bottled kind if it’s what you have on hand.
• Dijon mustard – Yellow mustard will also work.
• Garlic – Mince up one whole clove, or you can use more or less to taste.
• Salt and pepper

How to Make Apple Cider Vinaigrette 

Making this dressing is as easy as combining your ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, and giving it a good shake. You can also whisk the dressing together in a bowl. Voila!

Tips and Variation Ideas

The more you make this apple cider vinaigrette, the more you’ll realize it goes amazing with pretty much anything! Here are some final tips and tricks for the best homemade vinaigrette:

• If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, you can still make this vinaigrette with another type of vinegar. Try balsamic, red wine vinegar, or white wine vinegar.
• Mix the vinaigrette well. Shake or whisk the dressing together for at least a minute. This is key to emulsifying the ingredients.
• Make it creamy. Whisk in a couple of tablespoons of mayonnaise or plain yogurt to taste for a creamier variation. Creamy vinaigrettes taste amazing on a potato salad!

Apple Cider Vinaigrette Serving Suggestions

This apple cider vinaigrette pairs wonderfully with fall salads, like this roasted squash and goat cheese salad, a fall couscous salad, or this sweet-smoky apple broccoli salad. You can also try these other easy serving ideas:

• Roasted veggies. It’s also amazing drizzled over grilled or roasted vegetables, like earthy roasted asparagus, and roasted Brussels sprouts.
• Grain bowls. Use this apple cider vinaigrette as a dressing for an autumn grain bowl! Choose a base of quinoa or farro, add some crispy chickpeas, and pile on roasted butternut squash, spinach, or any veggies you’d like, and give it a drizzle.
• More salads. Any time of the year, the fresh flavors of this dressing can brighten up a simple tossed salad topped with crunchy homemade croutons, or you can use it to season a lightened-up potato salad or coleslaw. 

How to Store

Store your homemade vinaigrette in an airtight jar or container and keep it in the fridge for up to 1 week. Give the dressing a shake before you use it.  

Can I Freeze Vinaigrette Salad Dressing?

I don’t usually recommend freezing salad dressings as the texture tends to change once the dressing is thawed. Go ahead and make a fresh batch instead!

More Homemade Salad Dressings

• Homemade Ranch Dressing
• Creamy Balsamic Dressing 
• Cafe Rio Dressing
• Avocado Dressing
• Cilantro Lime Dressing

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Yield: 3/4 cup (2 Tbsp per serving)

Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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This apple cider vinaigrette dressing is the best way to add punchy flavor to any fall salad. Quick and easy to make with just 6 ingredients!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Add all of the ingredients to a jar with a tight-fitting lid or a bowl.
2. Shake or whisk well for 1-2 minutes to fully combine.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 174Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 0mgSodium 47mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 3gProtein 0g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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