Wheat Free Turmeric Lemon Dressing
Bright, golden, and packed with anti-inflammatory warmth, this lemon and turmeric dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. The base is pure simplicity — fresh citrus, good olive oil, raw honey, and a handful of ground spices that come together in minutes with just a whisk and a bowl. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved; it's just clean, real food from the start. The optional Dijon mustard pulls double duty as both a flavor booster and an emulsifier, helping the dressing stay thick and cohesive rather than splitting into a sad puddle. A touch of black pepper alongside the turmeric isn't just for flavor — it's a classic pairing that makes the whole dressing feel intentional and well-crafted. Make a jar on Sunday and you've got a vibrant, ready-to-go drizzle for salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or grilled proteins 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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