Nitrate & Nitrite 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. Many store-bought dressings sneak in preservatives and cured ingredients that can be a real concern for anyone avoiding nitrates and nitrites, but every single component here is clean and straightforward. Fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, raw honey, and a handful of ground spices are all you need to build something genuinely vibrant. The black pepper is more than a seasoning detail — it actually helps your body absorb the turmeric, so the combination is as smart as it is delicious. A touch of Dijon mustard is optional but worth it if you want the emulsion to stay silky and cohesive for longer. Whisk it together in minutes, pour it into a jar, and it keeps in the fridge for up to five days — ready to liven up salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls 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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