Ginger Free Cilantro-Lime Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and loaded with fresh herb flavor, 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 punchy, layered acidity that feels lively without being sharp, while a touch of raw honey rounds it all out beautifully. Ground cumin adds a warm, earthy depth that ties the whole thing together, and the fresh cilantro stirred in at the end keeps it tasting garden-fresh rather than flat. Many store-bought dressings sneak in ginger or ginger-derived flavoring, so making your own is the cleanest way to stay in control of every single ingredient. Whisking the olive oil in slowly gives you a properly emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. It comes together in minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can drizzle it over salads, grain bowls, tacos, or grilled 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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