Paraben Free Honey Lime Dressing
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit earthy, this citrus dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on everything from grain bowls to grilled chicken to a simple green salad. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — fresh lime juice, raw honey, real ginger, a pinch of turmeric — which is exactly the point when you're trying to avoid the synthetic preservatives and additives that sneak into so many store-bought dressings. Parabens and other chemical preservatives are common in commercial condiments, so making your own is one of the easiest swaps you can make. The technique is straightforward: whisk the citrus and aromatics together first, then stream in the olive oil slowly to get a beautifully emulsified, slightly thickened consistency that clings to your greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. A little fresh cilantro stirred in at the end adds a herby lift, though it's completely optional if you're not a fan. Keep a sealed jar of this in the fridge and you'll have a clean, vibrant dressing ready to go whenever you need it.
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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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