Artificial Flavors Free Cilantro-Lime Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit bold, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on everything. Fresh lime juice and apple cider vinegar bring the acidity, while raw honey softens the edges and ground cumin adds a warm, earthy undertone that ties it all together. A handful of freshly chopped cilantro gives it that herby punch you just can't fake — and that's exactly the point. Store-bought dressings are notorious for sneaking in artificial flavors, natural flavor blends, and preservatives that have no business being in something this simple. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: real produce, a good olive oil, and pantry staples you can actually recognize. Whisking the oil in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll have a clean, vibrant dressing ready to go for days.
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8 servings
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, finely minced or grated
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the apple cider vinegar, lime juice, minced garlic, honey, cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to a small bowl or jar. Whisk or stir until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is combined.
- 2
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened, with no visible separation.
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