Tree Nut 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. Apple cider vinegar and fresh lime juice team up for a punchy acidity, while a touch of raw honey rounds out the edges and a pinch of cumin adds warm, earthy depth. The fresh cilantro stirred in at the end keeps the flavor lively and green rather than muted or flat. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared facilities and sneaky almond or cashew oils show up in the most unexpected places — making a homemade version like this one genuinely worth the five minutes it takes. Whisking the olive oil in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can drizzle it over salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables 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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