Oats 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. Fresh lime juice and apple cider vinegar create a zippy, layered acidity, while raw honey rounds out the sharpness without tipping into sweetness. Ground cumin adds a subtle earthiness that ties the whole thing together beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden oat-derived additives that sometimes sneak into store-bought dressings as thickeners or stabilizers. The emulsification technique — slowly drizzling in the olive oil while whisking — gives you a cohesive, slightly creamy texture that clings to greens rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Make a batch at the start of the week and keep it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to five days, ready to elevate salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins at a moment's notice.
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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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