Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Apple Cider Vinaigrette


I Love having homemade dressings on hand at all times! They're so easy to make and when you make your own, you always know exactly what's in them. You control the quality of ingredients. You don't have to worry about any added sweeteners, artificial flavors or MSG that are commonly found in bottled dressings. 

This Apple Cider Vinaigrette is one of my FAVORITE homemade dressings! It's tangy and sweet and full of nutritious ingredients ingredients. 

My Apple Cider Vinaigrette has raw, organic, unfiltered, unprocessed apple cider vinegar in it! This stuff has a wide variety of health benefits ranging from antibiacterial and antiviral properties to lowering cholesterol to aiding with weight loss. It also has very alkalizing effects on the body (this is a good thing peeps). This dressing is a great way to begin working ACV into your diet! Enjoy!

Ingredients:
-1/4 cup Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (Bragg's is ABSOLUTELY the best. I use no other kind.)
-1/4 cup Extra VIrgin Olive Oil (I like mine super tangy. If you don't like yours as tangy, just use more olive oil)
-1 tbsp raw honey, lightly melted on the stovetop (please don't microwave your raw organic honey- it WILL kill it)
-1 clove of garlic, minced
-1 tsp dried tarragon (optional, but it adds an extra layer of delicious flavor)
-sea salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
-Combine all ingredients in an airtight container. Shake it vigorously. The honey will actually act as an emulsifier.
-Taste for seasoning and adjust to your preference.
-Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It will separate. Just shake it back up.

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2 comments:

  1. ACV..deelish! Great recipe! How you guys liking Nashville? Hi to the lil one and big one for me!;)

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    1. Hey Shantala! thanks! Were great! Nashville is a great city. We only have a few more months here then it's back home. How are things in New York? How's married life treating you? How's the practice? Great to hear from you!

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