Yeast Free Cilantro-Lime Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and packed with fresh flavor, this cilantro-lime vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on absolutely everything. Store-bought dressings are notorious for sneaking in fermented additives, hidden sugars, or other ingredients that don't work for people avoiding yeast — making homemade the obvious move. Here, apple cider vinegar and fresh lime juice do all the acidic heavy lifting, delivering that zippy punch without any problematic extras. Raw honey adds just enough sweetness to balance the cumin's earthiness, while a handful of freshly chopped cilantro keeps things vibrant and aromatic. The emulsification technique — slowly drizzling in the olive oil while whisking — gives you a dressing that clings beautifully to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. It comes together in minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can meal-prep your way to effortless, flavor-forward salads 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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