Cumin Lime Vinaigrette Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
66 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
North American
Cumin Lime Vinaigrette Recipe
Description
The Cumin Lime Vinaigrette Recipe blends tartness from fresh lime juice and apple cider vinegar with the sweetness of honey and the distinctive warm notes of ground cumin. Dijon mustard adds depth and helps emulsify the mixture when whisked together with avocado oil to a creamy consistency. The seasoning includes sea salt to enhance flavors without overpowering the delicate balance. This dressing stands out for its bright, zesty character and slight sweetness.
Use this vinaigrette to dress leafy green salads or to marinate vegetables and proteins, adding a fresh and slightly smoky flavor profile. The ingredients are combined simply by whisking, making this an easy, adaptable dressing.
The vinaigrette stores well in a jar in the refrigerator for up to a month, allowing the flavors to meld over time. Shake or whisk well before using as natural separation may occur during storage.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lime juice fresh is best!
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¾ cup avocado oil
Instructions
- Add the lime juice, vinegar, honey, cumin, mustard, and salt to a bowl.
- Whisk in the oil so the dressing is creamy.
- Store the dressing in a jar in your fridge for up to a month.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.