Best 12 Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipes

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Apple cider vinegar is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads to marinades. Its tangy, slightly sweet flavor makes it a great addition to any dish that needs a little bit of brightness. This article provides three delicious recipes that showcase the versatility of apple cider vinegar: a classic apple cider vinaigrette, a flavorful apple cider marinade, and a refreshing apple cider shrub. Each recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a light and tangy dressing for your salad, a flavorful marinade for your chicken or fish, or a refreshing drink to enjoy on a hot summer day, these recipes have you covered.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Apple Cider Vinaigrette image

Consider this vinaigrette a blank slate. You can use it as is, or add some favorite herbs, such as thyme, basil or cilantro. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Store in the refrigerator. Just before serving, shake dressing again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COPYCAT ZESTY APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Copycat Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette image

I am a big fan of Chick-fil-A's® grilled market salad and their signature zesty apple cider vinaigrette! So, I developed a recipe to fill that craving. This dressing is simply amazing... the zing of the apple cider vinegar, hint of sweet pineapple and tangy lime juice, and warm heat of the freshly cracked black pepper is a sure winner!

Provided by Lisa Buckholts

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon white sugar
⅛ teaspoon xanthan gum
10 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine water, sugar, and xanthan gum in a small bowl; whisk to create a smooth gel with no lumps.
  • Combine vegetable oil, vinegar, honey, pineapple juice, lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a medium bowl. Whisk in xanthan gum gel until dressing is smooth and all ingredients are incorporated. Transfer to a vinaigrette bottle and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 234.9 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

FENNEL AND APPLE SALAD WITH CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Fennel and Apple Salad with Cider Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Vegetable     Side     No-Cook     Picnic     Backyard BBQ     Vinegar     Apple     Pecan     Fennel     Arugula     Fall     Honey     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup unfiltered apple cider or apple juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 large Granny Smith apple, quartered, cored, thinly sliced
1 medium-size fresh fennel bulb, trimmed, thinly sliced
2 cups arugula (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup pecans (about 2 ounces), toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend; season dressing with salt and pepper. Combine apple, fennel and arugula in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Mound salad on 4 plates; sprinkle with pecans.

GARDEN SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Garden Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
2 cups grapeseed or salad oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 cups loosely packed mixed torn greens such as romaine, red or green leaf lettuce, or radicchio, washed and dried
2 cups assorted berries: blueberries, raspberries and blackberries
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced
1 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl or jar with a tight fitting lid combine cider, vinegar, honey, cinnamon, oil, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss lettuce, berries, apples, and blue cheese with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

WINTER GREEN SALAD WITH HONEY-APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Winter Green Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette image

This simple yet elegant salad recipe is courtesy of White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford. Also try:Turkey Lasagna with Spinach

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound mixed winter greens, such as chicory, frisee, tatsoi, spinach, or arugula
1/2 fresh fennel bulb, thinly sliced crosswise
1 Granny Smith apple, julienned
Spiced Walnuts for Winter Green Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette
White House Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place greens, fennel, apple, and walnuts in a large bowl; add vinaigrette and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

SPICED WALNUTS FOR WINTER GREEN SALAD WITH HONEY-APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Spiced Walnuts for Winter Green Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette image

These walnuts add some kick to Cristeta Comerford's Winter Green Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Nuts & Seeds

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup walnut halves
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon store-bought Cajun spice mix

Steps:

  • Toast walnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar and cook, tossing nuts, until sugar is melted. Season with Cajun spice; remove from heat and let cool.

ROASTED PEAR & APPLE SALAD WITH CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Pear & Apple Salad with Cider Vinaigrette image

Baby greens, Roasted Apples,and Pears, celery, cranberties, toasted Walnuts, Pecans and Gorgonzola Cheese. Dressed with a Honey Cider Vinaigrette. Add some grilled chicken forr a complete meal. I love thIs salad. I decided to combine the apples and pears together to complete this salad. I also topped it off with my cider...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 22

DRESSING
1/2 clove of garlic or 1 small
1 inch thick slice of onion
1 Tbsp dijon mustatd
2 Tbsp honey
1/4 c apple cider vinegar
1/2 c olive oil i use the lighter oil for dressing
1/2 tsp salt
SALAD
2 anjou or bartlett pears chopped ( any hard pear)
2 granny smith or other hardy chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil for roasted fruit
3 celery stalks chopped coursely
6-8 oz baby greens ( combo of baby lettuce, greens, and radicchio
3/4 - 1 c gorgonzola cheese, or feta cheese
1/2 c toasted walnuts, or pecans
1/4 c dried cranberries
CHICKEN OPTIONAL ( YOU MAY USE PERDUE SHORT CUTS. THEY COME PRE- COOKED AND PACKAGED
OPTIONAL FOR MARINATED CHICKEN
NOTE: FOR MARINATING CHICKEN. DOUBLE THE VINEGRETTE RECIPE. USE HALF FOR DRESSING. USE OTHER HALF FOR MARINATING CHICKEN. ADD ADDITIONAL HONEY TO HALF FOR MARINATING CHICKEN.
1 1/2 lb thin cut grilled chicken marinated sliced
1/2 lb bacon cooked crisp and crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Place all ingredients for dressing into a food processor. Process until smooth. Pour in to a bottle, or bowl and refrigerator.
  • 2. Place walnuts and or pecans in a frypan set heat to high. Add a teaspoon of olive oil. Stir constantly until you smell the aroma of the nuts. Usually that's an indication that they are done and they are just lightly browned. Should take about three minutes or so. Remove from heat onto a plate. Set aside to cool.
  • 3. Heat oven to 425 degree's. Peel apples and pears. Core and remove seeds. Cut each piece of fruit into eight pieces. Then cut each piece in half width wise. You can leave them in wedges or you can cut them in half like I did. Toss fruit in olive oil. Place in a small baking dish Tightly next each other. Salt-and-pepper them. Toss while baking after 10 minutes. Bake Until sides are starting to caramelize and fruit is still a bit crisp. Do not cook until mushy. Remove from pan.
  • 4. Rinse and spin your baby greens. Place equal portions on four plates or bowls. Portion out the celery fruit, nuts and Gorgonzola cheese evenly On top of greens. Dress with the cider vinaigrette.

TANGY CARROT-APPLE SALAD WITH CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Tangy Carrot-Apple Salad With Cider Vinaigrette image

Recipe from October 2010 Vegetarian Times. It says that the author, Matthew G. Kadey, RD, prefers sour to sweet and this recipe proves it. I did add a little extra Splenda, oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, but I leave that up to you! I did not serve mine over spinach, rather just in a small bowl as a meal starter. Lastly, I added some pepitas (pumpkin seeds without the shell), but again the addition of nuts is your choice.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Apple

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 small clove garlic, minced (1/2 tsp.)
2 cups grated carrots (about 3 small carrots)
1/2 cup red apple, diced (I added more)
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
1 teaspoon agave nectar (may sub honey)
1 tablespoon olive oil (use a nice, full bodied oil)
2 cups baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Combine cider vinegar and garlic in small bowl. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Stir together carrots, apple, green onions, parsley, and cranberries in large bowl.
  • Whisk together agave nectar and oil into cider vinegar mixture. Add to carrot mixture, toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Cover, and chill 2 hours, or overnight. Serve salad on bed of spinach leaves.

APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Apple Cider Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
2/3 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Whisk the mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, vinegar and chopped parsley together in a bowl.
  • Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly, until thickened.
  • Adjust the seasonings to taste.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Bring to room temperature before using.

HARVEST SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER HONEY VINAIGRETTE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Honey Vinaigrette Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by cacelias

Number Of Ingredients 16

SALAD:
Spring Mix
Cider Dressing
Figs (optional)
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Pumpkin Seeds (toasted, lightly salted)
Boursin Cheese (cold and crumbled)
DRESSING:
(makes one pint)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (.1 ounce)
2 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard (1.2 ounce)
1/3 cup honey (2.2 ounces)
3/4 cup apple cider (6.0 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup cider vinegar (2.2 ounces)
1 1/3 cup oil (10.5 ounces)-Blended oil, 80% vegetable oil, 20% olive oil

Steps:

  • Dressing: Place all ingredients, except oil, in the food processor and begin to process. Slowly drizzle in the oil while the machine is still running. Continue to mix for 30 seconds. Remove and place in a jar or plastic container. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. Makes 1 pint. Assemble all the ingredients into the salad and lightly toss with dressing.

SPINACH-APPLE SALAD WITH MAPLE-CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Spinach-Apple Salad With Maple-Cider Vinaigrette image

This is from Southern Living Magazine. It looks delicious, but I haven't tried it yet. The captian says "This salad is make ahead, great for casual or fancy parties, and easy to tote to a neighborhood get-together".

Provided by Mrs. Hughes

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 ounces pecan halves
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup olive oil
10 ounces fresh Baby Spinach, thoroughly washed
1 gala apples, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Prepare pecans: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Toss pecans in butter.
  • Stir together sugar and next 4 ingredients in a bowl; add pecans, tossing to coat.
  • Spread in a single layer in a nonstick aluminum foil-lined pan.
  • Bake 10 to 13 minutes or unitl lightly browned and toasted.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes; separate pecans with a fork.
  • Prepare Vinaigrette: Whisk together cider vinegar and next 4 ingredients.
  • Gradually whisk in oil until well blended.
  • Prepare Salad: Combine spinach and next 3 ingredients in a bowl.
  • Drizzle with desired amount of Maple-Cider Vinaigrette; toss to coat.
  • sprinkle with pecans. Serve salad with any remaining vinaigrette.
  • Note: Pecans may be made up to 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container. Vinaigrette may be made up to 3 days ahead. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.2, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 18.8, Sodium 226.1, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 11.3, Protein 6.3

ROASTED APPLE SALAD WITH SPICY MAPLE-CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple-Cider Vinaigrette image

We bought loads of apples and needed to use them. To help the flavors come alive, I roasted the apples and tossed them with a sweet dressing. -Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium Fuji, Gala or other firm apples, quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
4 pitted dates, quartered
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place apples in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Roast 20-30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and dates. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat., Divide mixture among 8 plates. Top with goat cheese and roasted apples; sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a balanced flavor. Avoid soft, mealy apples like Red Delicious.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or sage will add a bright, aromatic flavor to your dressing. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: The olive oil is the base of your dressing, so make sure to use a good quality extra virgin olive oil. This will give your dressing a rich, flavorful taste.
  • Let the dressing sit for a while: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. If you can, make the dressing ahead of time and let it sit for at least 30 minutes before using.
  • Taste the dressing before using: Adjust the seasonings to your liking. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.

Conclusion:

Apple cider vinegar is a versatile ingredient that can be used to make a variety of delicious dressings. This recipe for apple cider vinaigrette is a simple, yet flavorful dressing that is perfect for salads, grilled meats, and vegetables. It is also a great way to use up leftover apple cider. With its tangy, sweet, and slightly tart flavor, apple cider vinaigrette is a surefire way to add a burst of flavor to your next meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dressing, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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