Xanthan Gum 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 rely on xanthan gum or other stabilizers to hold their texture, but this one achieves a beautiful emulsion the old-fashioned way — a steady whisk, good olive oil, and a little patience. The Dijon mustard, if you choose to use it, acts as a natural emulsifier that keeps the dressing cohesive without any additives. Ground turmeric and ginger give it an earthy, anti-inflammatory warmth, while fresh lemon juice and raw honey balance things out with brightness and just a touch of sweetness. Black pepper rounds out the back end and also helps the turmeric do its thing. It comes together in minutes, keeps in the fridge for up to five days, and works beautifully over grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or crisp salad greens.
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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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