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A refreshing homemade salad dressing with a zesty and bold flavour – this Apple Cider Vinaigrette is slightly sour with just the right hit of natural sweetness from a touch of honey.

How to make homemade apple cider vinaigrette - the perfect easy salad dressing to help you CRAVE your next salad. Simple add all of the ingredients into a mason jar, shake, pour and enjoy!

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A staple in my weekly meal prep is making a fresh, homemade salad dressing.

I switch it up every week and try to pick something that will make me excited to have salads throughout the week – because if I don’t crave it, I’ll end up giving into a Dorito craving instead.

For almost a decade now, this super simple apple cider vinaigrette has been on regular rotation. I tend to make it more in the fall, when it serves as a welcome break from the heavy soups and comfort foods that are ubiquitous, but it really is a great option year-round.

For such a simple dressing, it is a flavor workhorse. The sourness of the apple cider vinegar works perfectly to cancel out the bitterness that can be found in many salad greens, while the bright pop of acidity from the vinegars and tanginess of the mustard tantalizes your tastebuds and adds another dimension of flavor to your salad. The sweetness of the honey works perfectly to add a bit of balance, especially for those of us with major sweet tooths!

One of my favorite things about this apple cider vinaigrette is that it doesn’t need to just be used as a salad dressing! It’s also great drizzled on roasted, grilled or sautéed veggies, can be used as a marinade for fish or chicken.

A small karafe of apple cider vinagrette dressing in front of a red plate with salad

What is apple cider vinaigrette made of? My recipe is made with apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper. I include a few variations below so you can taste, experiment, and adjust to your personal preferences.

How long does apple cider vinaigrette last? It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Is apple cider vinegar good for you? Using raw apple cider vinegar (which contains “the Mother”) ensures that you are getting all of the healthy enzymes and gut-friendly bacteria, as they haven’t been cooked off during the pasteurization process. Apple cider vinegar may:

  • help with blood sugar control
  • help lower cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels
  • aid in digestion and rebuilding gut-health

Apple Cider Vinaigrette Variations:

  • infuse herbs like rosemary in the dressing by combining the olive oil and rosemary in a jar overnight (or up to a week). When ready to make your dressing, discard the rosemary and use the infused olive oil in place of the plain olive oil called for in the recipe
  • add fresh garlic or garlic salt for a hit of sharp acidity
  • swap out the white wine vinegar for balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
  • mash up raspberries, blackberries or cranberries and add to the dressing for a punch of fruity flavor

a composite image of 3 different salad dressings

Check out our quick video to see how easy this apple cider vinaigrette is to make – and then don’t forget to scroll down to grab your free printable recipe card:

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Homemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette Ingredients

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Tip: check out our list of possible variations to make this vinaigrette your own!

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful:

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Smoothie-style blender, optional
  • Mason jar, for storing dressing (can also be used to shake up the dressing)
A close-up picture of an apple, roasted red pepper, strawberry and feta salad with spinach drizzled with apple cider vinaigrette

How to Make Apple Cider Vinaigrette

If using a bowl, combine the vinegars, mustard and honey. Whisk in the olive oil to help emulsify the dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

If using a smoothie-style blender, add all ingredients to the blender and blitz until combined.

Store the dressing in the fridge in a sealed mason jar or re-purposed salad dressing bottle for up to two weeks.

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A refreshing homemade salad dressing with a zesty and bold flavour - this apple cider vinaigrette is slightly sour, making it the perfect dressing to balance out bitter salad greens, and it has just the right hit of natural sweetness from a touch of honey.

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Yield: 3 Tablespoons, 4 servings

Homemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Homemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette

A refreshing homemade salad dressing with a zesty and bold flavour - this apple cider vinaigrette is slightly sour, making it the perfect dressing to balance out bitter salad greens, and it has just the right hit of natural sweetness from a touch of honey.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 teaspoon honey, to taste
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. If using a bowl, combine the vinegars, mustard and honey. Whisk in the olive oil to help emulsify the dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. If using a smoothie-style blender or mason jar, add all ingredients to the blender and blitz until combined.
  3. Store the dressing in the fridge in a sealed mason jar or re-purposed salad dressing bottle for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 42Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 108mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 0g

Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.

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Homemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette; easy and quick apple cider salad dressing. An easy healthy recipe to keep in the fridge

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31 Comments

  1. Thanks for the recipe. I usually use Seasoned Rice Wine Vinegar…Yum! But always have Apple Cider Vinegar around so this will be a nice change.

  2. I’m always looking for ways to get more apple cider vinegar in myself and my kids. This looks awesome. I pinned and will try this weekend. Thanks!

  3. Oh, Jennifer, this looks amazing! I featured it on my FB page and can’t wait to try it myself. I LOVE a good dressing and this looks easy peasy plus flavorful too. Thanks for sharing at the Wonderful Wed. Blog Hop. Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow

  4. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! Now that spring has finally arrived, I’m transitioning from soups to salads, and would definitely prefer keeping my salads healthy with nutritional dressings!

  5. Yum! This looks so good! I am pinning this and will try this dressing out! Thanks for sharing! I wonder how long the dressing will keep in the mason jar in the fridge? It’s probably so good that I don’t need to worry about it keeping fresh for too long 😉

    I would also like to invite you to join a new link up that I am co-hosting over on my blog. Your post would be a wonderful addition to the link up! Feel free to join in on the fun!

    1. Haha, you’re exactly right — I’ve never had to wait and see how long it takes to go off! I would say maybe a month, but there’s really nothing in it that would go bad and the oil would preserve any garlic that you may be inclined to add.
      I’ll be there!

  6. I love this! Love vinaigrette! I could dip my bread here, mix some mushrooms for bread toppings or just in a salad! Thank you 😀

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