Apple Cider Vinaigrette ♥ Recipe (2024)

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Apple Cider Vinaigrette ♥ Recipe (2) Today's super-easy salad dressing recipe, perfect for fall salads: A no-fat vinaigrette made with no more than apple cider, cider vinegar, agave (or honey) and spiked with cinnamon. Use Apple Cider Vinaigrette on its own or whisk it with a little olive oil for a more traditional oli & vinegar vinaigrette, except apple-y! Apple Cider Vinaigrette ♥ Recipe (3)

Fresh & Seasonal, A Fall Classic. Great for Meal Prep. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Not just vegan, Vegan Done Real. Weight Watchers Friendly. Naturally Gluten Free.

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Good Habits Are Hard to Break

When it comes to food, we're all creatures of habit in our own ways. My way, these days, is to experiment with one new salad dressing recipe after another – this after years of making the same two salad dressings again and again and again. Granted, both those go-to dressings are concept recipes, so no night's salad was ever the same as the last. Still. How about switching things up a little, Alanna?

Enter Apple Cider Vinaigrette. It's so perfect for fall, just as autumn's apples and apple cider are beginning to reach the markets. (Peaches? So last summer albeit just a couple of weeks back.)

And Apple Cider Vinaigrette is so simple to make! Plus, if you're looking for a guilt-free dressing, this is it. There's no oil (although for anyone who likes, it's quite lovely whisked with a little good olive oil, too) and it's sweetened with agave, the plant-based low-glycemic sweetener especially appreciated by vegans (who don't eat honey), carb watchers and diabetics.

A Meal Prep Favorite

I first made Apple Cider Vinaigrette way back in 2008. But every year since, I make a batch (or two or three) every fall. It keeps for several weeks! One year, we had a surplus of apple cider so I kept a jar of Apple Cider Vinaigrette in the fridge all winter long. For a quick lunch or supper salad, I also took to whisking in a tablespoon of good olive oil into three or four tablespoons Apple Cider Vinaigrette. It practically pops, like fall acorns falling on pavement!

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APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE

Hands-on time: 5 minutes
Time to table: 24 hours
Makes 1-1/2 cups

1 cup apple cider
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup agave (or honey, if you prefer)
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Mix all ingredients, stirring until the agave liquifies. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, letting the cinnamon flavors infuse into the cider and agave. Keeps several weeks.

To serve, sprinkle as is over salad greens – or whisk 3 or 4 tablespoons with a tablespoon of olive oil and then toss with greens.

TODAY'S VEGETABLE RECIPE INSPIRATION Adapted from a recipe developed by the Canyon Ranch Spa for Epicurious

NUTRITION INFORMATION Per Tablespoon (as is): 15 Calories; 0g Tot Fat; 9g Sat Fat; 0mg Cholesterol; 47mg Sodium; 4g Carb; 0g Fiber; 4g Sugar; 0g Protein. Apple Cider Vinaigrette ♥ Recipe (4) WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS: WW Old Points 0 & PointsPlus 0 & SmartPoints 1 & Freestyle 1

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in Chick Fil A Zesty apple cider vinaigrette dressing? ›

SOYBEAN OIL, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, SUGAR, WATER, HONEY, DISTILLED VINEGAR, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SALT, SPICE, LIME JUICE (WATER, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, LIME OIL), XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE ADDED AS PRESERVATIVES, NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC, ONION*, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ...

Is apple cider vinaigrette good for you? ›

A 2020 review of studies in both humans and animals noted that apple cider vinegar may potentially benefit levels of high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, and total cholesterol. A 2021 review of research in humans found that apple cider vinegar may benefit total cholesterol levels.

What are the ingredients in PC apple cider vinaigrette? ›

Ingredients: canola oil, water, prepared dijon mustard (water, mustardseeds, white vinegar, salt, citric acid, turmeric), apple cider vinegar,sugars (concentrated apple juice, evaporated cane syrup), white vinegar,salt, mustard seeds, garlic powder, spices, onion powder.

Is it OK to mix olive oil and apple cider vinegar? ›

Sipping on a glass of apple cider vinegar might have you wondering, is it safe to introduce olive oil into the mix? Well, rest at ease! Not only is it safe to blend these two together, but it can also create a flavorful combination that packs a nutritional punch.

What happens when you mix apple cider vinegar and olive oil? ›

The combination of good olive oil and apple cider vinegar offers more health benefits for those with diabetes or paradiabetes, note some important scientific studies. Essential research proves that extra virgin olive oil, a staple of Mediterranean food, is great for your overall health.

Which salad dressing is the healthiest at Chick-fil-A? ›

Of the two recommended dressing options, the Light Balsamic Vinaigrette is the lower-calorie, lower-sodium choice for dressings, versus the Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette. “Not all salads are a healthy choice.

What is in Panera vinaigrette? ›

Water, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Balsamic Vinegar, Distilled Vinegar, Contains Less Than 2% of Dehydrated Basil, Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Oregano, Rosemary Extract, Salt, Black Pepper, Xanthan Gum.

What is in Skinny Girl vinaigrette? ›

WATER, CIDER VINEGAR, CUCUMBER JUICE, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SALT, FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATES (APPLE JUICE, PEAR JUICE, CLARIFIED LEMON JUICE, ELDERBERRY JUICE, RASPBERRY JUICE), DISTILLED VINEGAR, DRIED RED BELL PEPPERS, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, DRIED ONION, DRIED GARLIC, FRUIT JUICE (FOR COLOR), NATURAL FLAVOR, ...

Which is healthier apple cider vinegar or balsamic? ›

Both types of vinegar provide minor sources of minerals, including healthful amounts of potassium. Balsamic provides 18mg of potassium per tablespoon, while apple cider only has 11mg. Balsamic's antioxidants also help lower LDL cholesterol, while apple cider works similarly to lower lower blood lipid levels.

Which vinegar is best for vinaigrette? ›

In addition to white wine vinegar, red wine, sherry, balsamic and cider vinegars can all be used in the same quantities as above. It's really down to personal taste and it's great to have a selection of vinegars in your cupboard to give variety to even the simplest salads.

What is the difference between apple cider vinegar with the mother and regular apple cider vinegar? ›

ACV comes in two types, with the 'mother' and without. In simple terms, apple cider vinegar with the mother just means that it contains the good bacteria created during the fermenting process. ACV without the mother has this bacteria filtered out.

What is alcoholic apple cider called? ›

Apple cider is apple juice that has not been filtered and still contains all the apple pieces, pulp, and sediment. It is the raw, purer version of apple juice. To make an alcoholic cider, yeast is added which converts the sugar into alcohol. Simple right? Hard cider is the adult version of apple cider.

What happened to mother apple cider vinegar? ›

Before the show, Mother Beverage was in around 200 shops. Since the relaunch in 2020, Poppi is now available at more than 20,000 big-name stores like Target, Whole Foods, Publix, and H.E.B. The rebrand was a huge success.

What goes first olive oil or vinegar? ›

First Oil, Then Vinegar. It's somewhat akin to the old Far Side adage, "First Pants, Then Shoes." If you add the vinegar first, the oil slides off and ends up in a puddle at the bottom of the bowl, instead of coating every leaf. 3 to 1. This is the standard ratio of oil to vinegar: three parts oil to one part vinegar.

Can I use apple cider vinegar instead of white wine vinegar for salad dressing? ›

Apple cider vinegar makes a great 1:1 substitution for white wine vinegar in any dish that might benefit from sour apple notes. Try it in German potato salad or warm farro salad, or use it in the pickling liquid for giardiniera or the marinade for sheet pan honey-Dijon chicken and vegetables.

Does homemade olive oil and vinegar dressing need to be refrigerated? ›

A bright, zingy vinaigrette makes a delicious addition to salads, roasted vegetables and so much more, and they're fairly quick and simple to whip up. But if you're making it ahead of time or have leftovers, how should you store it? Olive oil and vinegar, the two main ingredients, don't need to be refrigerated.

Can I use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar in salad dressing? ›

Apple cider vinegar

This vinegar is on the lighter end of the spectrum in terms of tang, but will still add that classic vinegar taste to your meal. It works well in salad dressings as well as pickling and marinating.

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