Legume Free Honey Lime Dressing
Bright, tangy, and just a little sweet, this lime and honey dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over everything. Fresh lime juice and zest bring serious citrus punch, while raw honey rounds out the acidity without tipping into cloying territory. A touch of grated ginger and ground turmeric add warmth and a gorgeous golden hue that makes even a simple salad look intentional. The slow-drizzle whisking technique creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Optional fresh cilantro takes it in a more herbaceous direction if you're into that. Store-bought dressings are notorious for sneaking in unexpected legume-derived ingredients like soy lecithin or pea protein, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the safest and most satisfying route. This one comes together in minutes with pantry staples and a whisk — no blender, no fuss.
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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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