Black Pepper Free Honey Lime Dressing
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit sweet, this honey lime dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. Raw honey and fresh lime juice do the heavy lifting here, balanced by warm ginger and a touch of turmeric that gives the whole thing a gorgeous golden hue. The slow drizzle of olive oil while whisking creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. For anyone avoiding black pepper, store-bought dressings can be a minefield — it sneaks into nearly every bottled vinaigrette on the shelf. This one skips it entirely without sacrificing any complexity, because the ginger and citrus zest bring more than enough of their own gentle heat and brightness. A handful of fresh cilantro stirred in at the end adds an herby lift if you're into it, but the dressing holds its own either way. Shake it up in a jar, keep it in the fridge, and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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6 servings
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the lime juice, lime zest, honey, grated ginger, turmeric, and salt in a small bowl or jar and whisk together until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is uniform.
- 2
Drizzle in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened, with no visible separation.
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