Copycat Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Name: Copycat Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 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

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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!

Recipe by Lisa Buckholts

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prep:

10 mins

total:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Combine water, sugar, and xanthan gum in a small bowl; whisk to create a smooth gel with no lumps.

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Step 2
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

Per Serving:

152 calories; protein 0.1g; carbohydrates 8.3g; fat 13.6g; sodium 234.9mg. Full Nutrition

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nj2atl

02/14/2022

I just had CFA’s dressing and wanted to recreate it!! This is so good. The only thing I’d adjust is the cayenne to more of a pinch!

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nj2atl

02/14/2022

I just had CFA’s dressing and wanted to recreate it!! This is so good. The only thing I’d adjust is the cayenne to more of a pinch!

auntmo1998

10/06/2021

This vingerette is INCREDIBLE! It taste JUST LIKE chickfila zesty apple cider vineragrette. I have used it on salad, dipping my veggies, and pasta salads and I am going to marinate chicken in it. Thank you so much for this recipe. Try it. You will be addicted and love it. ??

HYSTREET

10/15/2021

Absolutely fantastic! Made it exactly like the recipe indicates (found the xanthum gum easily at my local store) and it tastes exactly like the CFA version! Might try it with olive oil next time to make it a bit healthier. This is a winner of a recipe!

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