BHA & BHT Free Turmeric Lemon Dressing
Bright, golden, and packed with warm spice, this lemon-turmeric dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. Store-bought dressings are one of the sneakiest sources of synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, often hiding in ingredient lists under vague labeling — making homemade the smarter, cleaner choice. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole: fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, raw honey, and a handful of ground spices you likely already have in your pantry. The black pepper isn't just seasoning — it works alongside the turmeric to make the most of that earthy, slightly bitter warmth. A touch of Dijon mustard is optional but worth it, helping the olive oil and lemon juice come together into a beautifully emulsified, slightly creamy consistency that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. It comes together in minutes with just a whisk and a bowl, and keeps in the fridge for up to five days — so you can make a batch on Sunday and eat well all week.
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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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