Pecan Free Cilantro-Lime Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and herby, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on absolutely everything. Fresh lime juice and apple cider vinegar bring a lively acidity, while raw honey and ground cumin round out the flavor with just enough warmth and sweetness. A generous handful of chopped cilantro gives it that fresh, garden-forward punch that bottled dressings can never quite replicate. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with a whisk — no blender, no fuss, just a few minutes of your time. 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. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can drizzle it over grain bowls, salads, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables all week long. Once you try a homemade vinaigrette this good, it's hard to go back.
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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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