Mediterranean Diet Friendly Honey Lime Dressing
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this honey lime dressing is the kind of thing that makes a simple salad feel like something special. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the heart of the emulsion, which is exactly the kind of healthy fat that makes this style of eating so satisfying and sustainable. Fresh lime juice and zest bring a lively citrus punch, while raw honey balances the acidity without tipping into sweetness. A touch of grated ginger and ground turmeric add warmth and a gorgeous golden hue that looks stunning drizzled over greens, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. The technique is straightforward — whisk the base ingredients together first, then stream in the olive oil slowly to get a beautifully emulsified, slightly thickened dressing that clings to every leaf. Optional fresh cilantro takes it in a more herbaceous direction if you're feeling it. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it 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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