Artificial Food Coloring Free Cilantro-Lime Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and packed with fresh herb flavor, this cilantro-lime vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on everything. Store-bought dressings are one of the sneakiest sources of synthetic dyes and artificial additives, often hiding behind ingredient lists that require a magnifying glass to decode. This one is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — olive oil, fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, raw honey, and a handful of spices — so you know exactly what's going into your bowl. The technique is simple: whisk the base together first to dissolve the honey, then slowly stream in the olive oil until the dressing emulsifies into something silky and cohesive. Fresh cilantro stirred in at the end keeps the color vibrant and the flavor lively rather than muted. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, making it an easy meal-prep staple to drizzle over salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables all week long.
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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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