MSG Free Honey Lime Dressing
Bright, tangy, and just a little sweet, this honey lime dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over everything — grain bowls, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or a crisp summer salad. Fresh lime juice and zest bring a lively 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 the whole thing look as good as it tastes. Store-bought dressings are one of the sneakiest places for hidden additives and flavor enhancers to show up, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the easiest way to stay in control of what goes on your plate. Everything here is a whole, recognizable ingredient — nothing processed, nothing mysterious. The slow-drizzle whisking technique creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings rather than pools, and the optional cilantro adds a fresh, herby finish if you're into it. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll be reaching for it all week.
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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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