Cashew 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. Fresh lime juice and zest bring serious citrus punch, while raw honey rounds out the acidity without making it cloying. A touch of grated ginger and ground turmeric add warmth and a gorgeous golden hue that makes even a simple salad look like it came from a restaurant kitchen. Many store-bought dressings sneak in nut-based oils or are processed on shared equipment, so whipping up your own from scratch is the cleanest, most satisfying solution. The technique here is simple — whisk the base ingredients first, then stream in the olive oil slowly to get that lightly emulsified, silky texture. Optional fresh cilantro ties it all together if you're a fan, but the dressing holds its own without it. Drizzle it over grain bowls, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad and watch it disappear fast.
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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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