Hazelnut 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. Apple cider vinegar and fresh lime juice team up for a zippy acidity, while raw honey softens the edges and ground cumin adds a warm, earthy depth that keeps things interesting. A handful of fresh cilantro stirred in at the end gives it that herby punch you just can't fake with dried alternatives. Store-bought dressings are notorious for sneaking in nut-derived oils or flavoring agents, so whipping this up from scratch means you know exactly what's in the bottle. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with a whisk — no blender, no fuss, no mystery ingredients. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can drizzle it over salads, grain bowls, grilled chicken, or roasted veggies all week long. Once you taste how fresh and vibrant homemade dressing can be, the bottled stuff is going to have a hard time competing.
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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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