Name: The Best Herby Salad Dressing with Apple Cider Vinegar
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp olive juice (straight from the jar!); 1 tbsp maple syrup (or other sweetener); 1 tbsp vegan mayonnaise (or regular!); 1 tsp dijon; ½ tsp soy sauce; 1 clove garlic (finely minced); 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp salt (to taste); 1/4 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)

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This quick, Herby Salad Dressing with Apple Cider Vinegar is about to be your new meal prep staple, no blender required! Fresh thyme and garlic swirl together with tangy apple cider vinegar and a touch of creamy vegan mayo, ready in just 5 minutes. It’s healthy, full of bright, crave‑worthy flavor, and perfect drizzled over your favorite greens, grain bowls, or roasted veggies.

Stirring the vinaigrette in the jar using a golden spoon on a wooden board

Friends, nothing makes me feel more prepared for the week than when I have a delicious, herby, cravable salad dressing prepped and ready in the fridge for the week.

I mean, does it get better than that?!

And I know, I know, you can totally buy store-bought salad dressings, but I promise that once you get one taste of this herby, slightly salty, slightly sweet, and garlicky salad dressing, you’re never gonna want to buy store-bought again.

AND you’ll be craving all of my delicious salads like never before, which makes me super happy as a Registered Dietitian! Seriously, I’ve tested this salad dressing so many times and never get sick of it!

Jar of vinaigrette with olive oil and lemon in the background.

The Best Vinaigrette Coming Right Up!

What makes this the best vinaigrette? I mean, let’s start with the obvious: it tastes incredible.

The herby thyme pairs perfectly with the acidic apple cider vinegar, and a touch of vegan mayo adds some creaminess that’s oh-so-good!

But aside from that, it also takes, like, 5 minutes to make, which means you have no excuse not to make it weekly so you can have it drizzled over my 5-Minute Fresh Green Salad!

AND you can whip it up in a jar or bowl, no blender required!

This salad dressing keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to one week, so feel free to make a double batch to use on my super flavorful Easy Beetroot Chickpea Salad, too!

Flatlay of ingredients for herby salad dressing.

Balsamic? Red Wine? Yup, They Work Too!

I’ve tested this dressing at least a hundred times, and yes, it’s also delicious with balsamic vinegar, so use what you have!

Overhead shot of the vinaigrette mixture inside the jar with a golden spoon

Time to Whisk Up Something Delicious!

Jar filled with olive oil, dried herbs, and seasonings before mixing — Step 1: Add all ingredients to the jar.

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The Best Herby Salad Dressing with Apple Cider Vinegar

Course Salad Dressing, Vinaigrette

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Apple cider vinegar, Garlic, Olive oil, salad dressing, Salad Dressing with Apple Cider Vinegar

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 130kcal

Author Lauren McNeill, RD

Equipment

Glass jar or bowl

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp olive juice straight from the jar!
1 tbsp maple syrup or other sweetener
1 tbsp vegan mayonnaise or regular!
1 tsp dijon
½ tsp soy sauce
1 clove garlic finely minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp salt to taste
1/4 tsp ground black pepper or to taste

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a jar or bowl and whisk until well combined.

Nutrition

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