Name: Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Yield: Makes 5 (2 tablespoon) servings
Ingredients: 2 cups apple cider; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup honey; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon salt

Editor's note: The recipe below is part of a healthy and delicious spa menu developed exclusively for Epicurious by Canyon Ranch.

Chef's notes:

This fat-free vinaigrette is a popular dressing on the salad bar at Canyon Ranch spas. Try it on fresh greens, on roasted squash, or use it as a marinade for Canyon Ranch's Spinach Salad with Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette.

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