Nutmeg 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 salad on everything. Apple cider vinegar and fresh lime juice team up for a punchy acidity, while raw honey rounds out the edges and a touch of cumin adds warm, earthy depth. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from nutmeg — no spice blends to second-guess, no store-bought shortcuts with mystery seasonings hiding in the fine print. You whisk it together in one bowl in minutes, slowly streaming in the olive oil until it comes together into a beautifully emulsified, glossy dressing. The fresh cilantro stirred in at the end keeps the flavor vibrant and herbaceous rather than flat. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can make a batch on Sunday and drizzle it over grain bowls, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or crisp greens 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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