Eggless Cilantro-Lime Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and herby, this cilantro-lime vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on absolutely everything. The combination of apple cider vinegar and fresh lime juice creates a lively acidity that's balanced beautifully by a touch of raw honey and warm ground cumin. Fresh cilantro stirred in at the end keeps the herb flavor vibrant rather than muted, and a pinch of red pepper flakes adds just enough heat if you're feeling bold. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield of hidden additives, but this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — no emulsifiers, no mystery. Whisking the olive oil in slowly is the small but satisfying trick that brings it all together into a smooth, cohesive dressing. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can make a batch ahead and shake it back to life whenever a salad, grain bowl, or taco spread needs a serious upgrade.
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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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