Artificial Flavors Free Turmeric Lemon Dressing
Bright, golden, and punchy with citrus, this homemade dressing is the kind of thing that makes a simple salad feel genuinely exciting. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — fresh lemon juice, ground turmeric, raw honey, and real garlic — so there's no guessing what's actually going into your food. Store-bought dressings are notorious for sneaking in "natural flavors" and other vague additives, but when you whisk this together yourself, you know the full picture. The turmeric brings a warm, earthy depth while the lemon keeps everything lively, and a touch of honey rounds out the acidity without tipping into sweetness. Ground ginger and black pepper add just enough heat to make it interesting, and the optional Dijon does double duty as a flavor booster and an emulsifier that keeps everything beautifully cohesive. It comes together in minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to five days, making it an easy go-to for grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or anything that needs a little lift.
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6 servings
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 small clove garlic, finely grated or minced
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the lemon juice, turmeric, grated garlic, honey, ground ginger, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk together until the honey dissolves and the mixture is uniform.
- 2
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened. If using Dijon mustard, whisk it in with the lemon juice mixture in step 1 — it helps the emulsion hold.
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