Chestnut Free Cilantro-Lime Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit bold, this cilantro-lime vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on everything. The combination of apple cider vinegar and fresh lime juice creates a lively acidity that gets balanced out beautifully by a touch of raw honey and earthy ground cumin. Whisking in the olive oil slowly gives you a properly emulsified dressing — smooth, cohesive, and nothing like the watery bottled stuff. Fresh cilantro stirred in at the end keeps the herb flavor vibrant rather than muted. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally worry-free — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to source without any label-reading anxiety. It comes together in minutes, keeps in the fridge for up to five days, and works beautifully over grain bowls, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad. A quick shake before serving and you're good to go.
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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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