Emulsifier Free Honey Lime Dressing
Bright, citrusy, and just a little earthy from the turmeric and ginger, this dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on everything — grain bowls, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, simple green salads. Most store-bought dressings rely on synthetic emulsifiers like lecithin or polysorbate to hold their texture together, but this one achieves a beautifully cohesive pour the old-fashioned way: a slow drizzle of olive oil whisked steadily into the lime and honey base. No additives, no stabilizers, just real ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Raw honey adds a gentle floral sweetness that balances the tartness of fresh lime juice without tipping into sugary territory, while the grated ginger gives it a subtle warmth that lingers. The optional cilantro is a nice finishing touch if you want a little herbal brightness. It comes together in minutes and keeps well in a sealed jar, so you can make a batch ahead and shake it up before serving.
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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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