Wheat Free Cilantro-Lime Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit bold, this 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 raw honey rounds out the edges and ground cumin adds a warm, earthy depth that keeps things interesting. Fresh cilantro stirred in at the end gives it a vibrant, herby finish that bottled dressings simply can't replicate. Store-bought dressings are notorious for sneaking in wheat-based thickeners, malt vinegar, or soy sauce derivatives, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smarter move. Every ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, and the emulsification comes entirely from the slow drizzle of olive oil — no fillers, no shortcuts. It comes together in minutes, keeps in the fridge for up to five days, and works beautifully over salads, grain bowls, grilled vegetables, or anything that needs a little lift.
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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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