Beef 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 a touch of raw honey rounds out the sharpness without tipping into sweetness. Ground cumin adds an earthy warmth that ties the whole thing together beautifully. The good news for anyone avoiding beef is that this one is entirely plant-based by nature — no animal products sneak in anywhere, and there's no need to scrutinize a label. Whisking the olive oil in slowly creates a smooth, lightly emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. A handful of fresh cilantro stirred in at the end keeps the flavor vibrant and herbaceous rather than flat. Make a jar on Sunday and you've got a week's worth of salads, grain bowls, and roasted veggie drizzles covered.
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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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