Nitrate & Nitrite Free Honey Lime Dressing
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this vibrant dressing brings together fresh lime juice, raw honey, and a warm hit of turmeric and ginger in a way that feels both refreshing and a little unexpected. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a whisk, making it one of those back-pocket recipes you'll reach for constantly. Store-bought dressings are a surprisingly common source of hidden preservatives and additives, so making your own is the cleanest way to stay in control of exactly what goes on your plate. The slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil creates a beautifully emulsified pour that clings to greens rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. A finishing stir of fresh cilantro adds a herby brightness if you're into it, though the dressing is completely satisfying without it. This is the kind of simple, wholesome recipe that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottle in the first place.
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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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