Pregnancy Friendly Cilantro-Lime Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and herbaceous, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to pour it over everything — salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, you name it. The base is extra-virgin olive oil whisked together with apple cider vinegar and fresh lime juice, creating a light emulsion that's both zesty and smooth. Raw honey adds just enough natural sweetness to balance the acidity, while ground cumin gives it a warm, earthy depth that keeps things interesting. Fresh cilantro stirred in at the end makes the whole thing taste genuinely homemade in the best possible way. When you're being more mindful about what goes into your food, making your own dressing is one of the easiest swaps you can make — no mystery preservatives, no hidden additives, just clean, recognizable ingredients you control from start to finish. The garlic is finely minced rather than raw and sharp, so the flavor is present without being overwhelming. Red pepper flakes are listed as optional, which is a nice touch if you're keeping things on the milder side. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can make a batch ahead and have something genuinely delicious ready to go 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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