Hazelnut Free Honey Lime Dressing
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit sweet, this lime and honey dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over everything. The combination of fresh lime juice, raw honey, and grated ginger gives it a lively kick, while ground turmeric adds a warm, golden hue that makes it look as good as it tastes. A slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil whisked in at the end creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Optional fresh cilantro rounds it all out with a herby finish that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared production lines and vague labeling make it hard to feel confident — making your own from scratch with these clean, simple ingredients is the obvious solution. It comes together in minutes with just a bowl and a whisk, no special equipment needed. Keep a jar in the fridge and you've got a versatile, vibrant dressing ready to elevate salads, grain bowls, or grilled vegetables all week long.
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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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