Macadamia 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. The combination of apple cider vinegar and fresh lime juice creates a lively acidity that gets balanced out beautifully by a touch of raw honey and earthy cumin. Fresh cilantro stirred in at the end keeps the flavor vibrant rather than muted, and the optional red pepper flakes give it a gentle kick if you're into that. Whisking the olive oil in slowly is the key move here — it brings the whole thing together into a cohesive, slightly thickened dressing rather than a separated, oily mess. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield of unexpected add-ins, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the bottle. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can drizzle it over grain bowls, salads, grilled vegetables, or tacos 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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