Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cilantro-Lime Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and layered with fresh herb flavor, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on everything. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the heart of it — a cornerstone of Mediterranean-style eating — while apple cider vinegar and fresh lime juice bring a lively acidity that wakes up even the simplest salad greens. A touch of raw honey balances the tartness without tipping into sweetness, and ground cumin adds a subtle warmth that ties the whole thing together. Fresh cilantro stirred in at the end keeps the flavor vibrant rather than muted, the way dried herbs never quite manage. Whisking the oil in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to every leaf instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. It comes together in minutes with ingredients you likely already have on hand, and it keeps in the fridge for up to five days — making it an effortless way to keep wholesome, homemade flavor within reach 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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