Lupin 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 — salads, grain bowls, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, you name it. The combination of apple cider vinegar and fresh lime juice gives it a lively double-citrus punch, while raw honey rounds out the acidity without tipping into sweetness. Ground cumin adds a subtle earthy warmth that ties the whole thing together beautifully. Lupin flour and lupin-based ingredients have quietly crept into a surprising number of packaged dressings and condiments, making store-bought options a bit of a minefield. Making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in the bottle — and every single ingredient here is naturally free of that concern. The emulsification technique, slowly whisking in the olive oil, gives you a cohesive, slightly thickened dressing rather than a thin, separated pour. Fresh cilantro stirred in at the end keeps the herb flavor vibrant and green rather than muted. A pinch of red pepper flakes is optional but highly recommended if you like a little heat. It comes together in minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can make a batch on Sunday and have a genuinely great dressing ready 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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