MSG Free Turmeric Lemon Dressing
Bright, golden, and packed with warm spice, this turmeric lemon dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. It comes together in minutes with nothing but a bowl and a whisk — no blender, no fuss. Store-bought dressings are one of the sneakiest places for hidden additives, flavor enhancers, and preservatives to creep into your meals, so making your own is genuinely the easiest way to stay in control of what you're eating. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward: fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, raw honey, and a lineup of pure ground spices that bring serious depth without any shortcuts. The optional Dijon mustard does double duty as an emulsifier, helping the dressing stay cohesive and coat your greens evenly. Ground black pepper alongside turmeric is a classic pairing that makes the whole thing feel intentional and layered rather than one-note. Make a jar on Sunday and you've got a vibrant, clean dressing ready to go 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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