Pecan Free Turmeric Lemon Dressing
Bright, golden, and packed with warm spice, this turmeric lemon dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. Fresh lemon juice brings a sharp citrus punch while extra-virgin olive oil smooths it all out into a silky, emulsified pour. Ground turmeric and ginger give it that gorgeous color and a subtle earthiness, and the raw honey balances the acidity without making it sweet. A touch of Dijon mustard is optional but genuinely worth it — it helps the dressing hold together beautifully and adds a gentle depth. Because every ingredient here is a whole, simple pantry staple, there's zero guesswork about hidden nut-based additives or cross-contamination concerns that can sneak into store-bought bottles. It comes together in minutes with just a bowl and a whisk, and it keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can drizzle it over grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or crisp salads 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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