apple cider vinegar

Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes

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I love salt and vinegar chips - they are a guilty pleasure of mine for sure. Having a bag of Cap Cod Salt and Vinegar potato chips at the beach is one of my absolute favorite things! Here’s a way to get those same tangy flavors with roasted potatoes. These are so delicious! Plus, the apple cider vinegar has so many health benefits you can feel great about adding to your recipe.

Ingredients:

(serves 4 as a side)

Perfectly pairs with grilled chicken sausage and broccoli

Perfectly pairs with grilled chicken sausage and broccoli

  • 2 lb. potatoes (I recommend red potatoes, Yukon Gold, or fingerlings)

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 2 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp pepper

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

  • Place your baking sheet in the oven for at least 5 minutes before adding potatoes so that it’s nice and hot.

  • Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes

  • In a mixing bowl, add 2 tbsp. olive oil, 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Add the potatoes and make sure they are coated in the vinaigrette. Then spread the potatoes onto a parchment-paper lined baking sheet.

  • Roast for 55 minutes, tossing the potatoes halfway through.

  • Remove the potatoes from the oven. Whisk together the remaining olive oil and apple cider vinager and then pour on top of the potatoes. Season with the last 1/2 tsp of salt. Mix together and serve warm!

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Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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This is my go-to salad dressing. It has the perfect amount of tang in my opinion and quickly brightens up the flavors of any salad! I’ll make a batch and store it in my fridge so that I have dressing for the week!

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Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tsp dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp honey

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • Pinch of pepper

Directions:

  • Add all ingredients to a jar and shake (or whisk) until combined

  • Add to your favorite salad, like the one pictured here (lettuce, watermelon radishes, avocado, and pumpkin seeds)

Health Benefits of Raw Apple Cider Vinegar

  • Apple Cider Vinegar is great for gut health! It will bring beneficial bacteria to your gut, which leads to enhanced digestion and absorption of nutrients. 

  • It also has antiviral and antifungal benefits, which also improves microbiome conditions and your immune functioning!

  • Although acidic, once ingested, it has an alkalizing effect on the body, which ensures good gut health!

  • Apple cider vinegar has been shown to help balance blood sugar levels 

  • Finally, it can help lower LDL (the bad) cholesterol and promote heart health

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