Gelatin 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 salad on everything. The combination of apple cider vinegar and fresh lime juice creates a lively acidity that gets rounded out beautifully by a touch of raw honey and earthy cumin. Store-bought dressings are notorious for sneaking in unexpected additives, but every single ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based — no hidden animal-derived thickeners or stabilizers to worry about. Whisking the olive oil in slowly is the key move that brings it all together into a smooth, cohesive emulsion with real body and cling. Fresh cilantro stirred in at the end keeps the herb flavor vibrant rather than muddy. It works drizzled over grain bowls, grilled vegetables, tacos, or a simple green salad, and it keeps in the fridge for up to five days — just give it a good shake before you pour.
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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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