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Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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Rachel Tiemeyer
By: Rachel TiemeyerPosted: 9/13/23Updated: 9/13/23

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This versatile Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a little sweet, a little tangy, and a beautiful golden color. Use it on our popular Autumn Chopped Salad or as a marinade or sauce for grilled chicken or pork. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make, requiring only 6 pantry ingredients.

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Table of Contents
  • Why Make Salad Dressing at Home?
  • Ingredients Needed
  • How to Make Apple Cider Vinaigrette
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Salad Dressing Cheat Sheet
  • More Homemade Condiments You’ll Love
  • Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Why Make Salad Dressing at Home?

There are several reasons why you might want to make homemade salad dressing at home.

  1. Healthier Ingredients: When you make your own dressing, you have control over the ingredients. You can use high-quality oils, fresh herbs, and spices, and avoid preservatives and additives that may be present in store-bought dressings.
  2. Customizable: Making your own dressing allows you to customize the flavor and consistency. You can easily adjust the sweetness, tanginess, and spiciness to your preference.
  3. Cost-Effective: Homemade salad dressings can be less expensive than store-bought versions, especially if you use ingredients that you already have on hand.
  4. Freshness: Homemade salad dressings are always fresh and can be made in small batches, so you can avoid wasting any leftover dressing.
  5. Sustainability: Making your own salad dressing can be a more sustainable option because you can reduce packaging waste and avoid buying products that require shipping and transportation.
Apple Cider Vinaigrette in a small mason jar on a wooden cutting board.

Make sure to browse around our Top 10 Healthy Homemade Salad Dressings for more ideas.

Ingredients Needed

For this simple salad dressing recipe, you’ll just need these five ingredients that you likely have on hand!

Apple Cider Vinaigrette ingredients measured in bowls and labeled.

Note: Find our full printable recipe with ingredient amounts and directions at the bottom of this post.

How to Make Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Like all of our homemade salad dressings, it’s incredibly easy to make this one.

Just whisk all the ingredients in a bowl or add the ingredients to a jar with a lid, seal, and shake. You can make it ahead and store in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 weeks easily.

Apple Cider Vinaigrette ingredients being whisked in a bowl.
Apple Cider Vinaigrette mixed in a white bowl with pour spout.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use apple juice instead of apple cider vinegar?

While apple juice can add sweetness to a dressing, it lacks the acidity and distinct flavor of apple cider vinegar. Substituting apple juice will result in a sweeter and less tangy dressing, so the end result will lack the full flavor experience of the original.

Is apple cider vinaigrette healthy?

Apple cider vinaigrette can be a healthy choice when used in moderation. Our recipe includes heart-healthy olive oil, apple cider vinegar–which has many health benefits, pure maple syrup instead of refined sugar, and is low in sodium.

How long can I store apple cider vinaigrette?

Homemade apple cider vinaigrette can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. It’s a good idea to give it a shake before using, since the oil and vinegar may separate over time.

What can I use apple cider vinaigrette for besides a salad dressing?

Aside from a salad dressing, this versatile condiment can be used as a marinade for chicken, pork, or lamb, a drizzle over roasted vegetables or roasted asparagus, or a dressing for coleslaw or grain bowls.

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Apple Cider Vinaigrette

This versatile Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a little sweet, a little tangy, and a beautiful golden color. Use it on our popular Autumn Chopped Salad or as a marinade or sauce for grilled chicken or pork. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make, requiring only 6 pantry ingredients.

Yield: 10 servings (2 tablespoons per serving) 1x
Prep: 5 minutesCook: 0 minutesTotal: 5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (sub: honey)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Add all the dressing ingredients to a jar with a lid, seal, and shake. (You can make ahead and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.)

© Author: Rachel Tiemeyer
Cuisine: American Method: No Cook

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!

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