Pescatarian Cilantro-Lime Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This bright, zesty vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to pour it on absolutely everything. Fresh lime juice and apple cider vinegar bring a lively tang, while raw honey softens the edges and ground cumin adds a warm, earthy undertone that feels anything but ordinary. A handful of finely chopped cilantro stirred in at the end keeps the flavor fresh and vibrant rather than muted by heat. The slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil while whisking is the key move here — it creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens, grilled fish, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables instead of pooling at the bottom of the plate. Store-bought dressings often sneak in preservatives, added sugars, or mystery oils, so making your own means you know exactly what's going in. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, and it keeps in the fridge for up to five days — just give it a good shake before you use it again.
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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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