Fresh apple cider shines in my Homemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette recipe!
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Earlier this fall I went with the Hubs and some close friends to a nearby apple orchard. We drove to the top of a mountain and walked the beautiful orchards sharing apple donuts and apple slushies. It was a great day.
I came home with bushels of sweet, fresh and crisp apples. So many varieties I couldn't keep track when I got them home. They were all delicious.
I also brought home some fresh, beautiful homemade apple cider. It was right off the press and I could not resist. Before I got home I came up with big dreams for my cider... I wanted to turn it into a perfectly, quintessentially fall salad dressing. And before no time my Homemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette recipe was born.
Now I normally keep my salad dressings pretty simple, but I could not resist adding a few extras in this one like shallots and grainy mustard. It balances out the sweetness of the cider and rounds out the flavor.
I also added some apple cider vinegar to add some acidity to the recipe and added health benefits!
This 6 ingredient Homemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette recipe is the perfect topping for a fresh kale salad or spinach piled high with apples and cranberries.
It's great in the fall or at the holiday table. Can't you just imagine this being served with a salad at Thanksgiving or Christmas Eve dinner.
It's the perfect apple-y combination of sweet and savory for any salad! A great use for apple cider and I know you'll love it.
Since I had so many apples I also used this Homemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette recipe in another recipe this week! I made an incredible Harvest Farro Salad featuring this recipe that you've got to come back tomorrow to try. It is an absolute perfect addition to your Thanksgiving menu as well.
Healthy Apple Cider Vinaigrette recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ small minced shallot, about 2 teaspoons
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl. Serve or store in an airtight container in the fridge!
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Also try my...
Healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Healthy Greek Salad Dressing
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Thanks for stopping by today! Tomorrow I’m sharing that Harvest Farro Salad that features this Homemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette recipe.
Your turn!
Did you get to an apple orchard this year?
What's your favorite kind of homemade dressing?
Bobi says
Made the Greek Ranch today and it was delicious!
I used 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic and onion powders and 1/2 teaspoon ea of dry parsley and chives and 1/4 tsp dry dill because I didn't have any fresh herbs.
! Tablespoon of lemon juice and only 1 Tablespoon of milk because I like it on the thick side.
This would make a great dip.
Thank you for posting!
Erode says
These things are refreshing everyone that i like to taste. One of the exciting way to make yourself refreshing is a tour. One can plan for this special tour on the same place to take benefits of both.
Clarinda says
Sounds good! I love trying new dressings. 🙂
Kristy from Southern In Law says
I love that this uses ingredients I always have on hand. I'll definitely have to try it soon!
Sarah @ Bucket List Tummy says
I love vinaigrettes, and love the balance of apple and cider and mustard. Will be trying this!
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Sarah!
Paul says
This looks so yummy! I I'm sure it will taste good with any salad. Apples have so many healthy benefits, it's a great idea to make a vinaigrette with them. Thank you for sharing this!
Archie says
Sounds so yummy!! Will try this recipe this fall! 😀
JulieWunder says
Thanks Archie!
Lisa Ballantyne says
I love any blend of vinaigrette! Thank you for sharing this one!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Lisa!
Farrah says
This sounds amazing! I love apple cider, so having it in vinaigrette form for my salads sounds perfect! 😀
JulieWunder says
Thanks Farrah!
Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says
This seems like a great dressing for a salad at Thanksgiving! I'm going to need to check if salad is on the menu for my dinner.
JulieWunder says
Totally! It would be perfect. Thanks Maureen.
Deborah Brooks says
Apple cider vinegar is in all of my dressings love the mustard too
JulieWunder says
Thanks Deborah!
Emily @ Pizza & Pull-Ups says
This sounds just perfect for fall salads, can’t wait to give it a try!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Emily!
Lacey Balliet says
I would never think to make a salad dressing with the ingredients bit it sure does sound tasty.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Lacey! It's a good one!