Soy Free Honey Lime Dressing
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit sweet, this lime and honey dressing is the kind of thing that makes a simple salad feel genuinely exciting. 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 looks almost too pretty to toss into greens. Soy-based dressings and bottled vinaigrettes are everywhere, and even "light" store-bought options often sneak in soy lecithin or soybean oil as a base — this one is built entirely on extra-virgin olive oil, so you know exactly what you're pouring. Whisking the oil in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to every leaf rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Optional fresh cilantro takes it in a slightly herby, almost tropical direction if you're into it. Drizzle it over grain bowls, grilled chicken, or a simple avocado salad and watch it disappear fast.
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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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