Mediterranean Diet Friendly Turmeric Lemon Dressing
Bright, golden, and packed with bold flavor, this dressing transforms even the simplest bowl of greens into something worth sitting down for. Extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice form the backbone here — two ingredients that are practically synonymous with the way people eat along the Mediterranean coast. Ground turmeric gives the dressing its gorgeous color and a warm, earthy depth, while ginger and black pepper add just enough heat to keep things interesting. A touch of raw honey balances the acidity without making it sweet, and the optional Dijon mustard helps the whole thing emulsify into a silky, cohesive pour. Whisking the oil in slowly is the only real technique required, and the result is a dressing that clings beautifully to roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or crisp romaine. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can make a jar on Sunday and drizzle it over everything all week long.
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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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