Bright, zesty, and full of fresh flavor, this Fresh Turmeric Vinaigrette is an easy way to elevate everyday meals. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this light plant-based dressing delivers vibrant color along with nourishing, anti-inflammatory benefits. Drizzle it over salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables for a versatile, healthy dressing you’ll want to make again and again.
Freshly grated turmeric makes a wonderful foundation for this colorful, flavorful simple vinaigrette, which perfectly accents pungent greens, as well as Mediterranean-inspired salads, Indian-flavored grain bowls, and beyond. This Fresh Turmeric Vinaigrette offers a great way to highlight that fresh turmeric you might have spied at the natural food store, but didn’t know what to do with! If you don’t have fresh turmeric, just swap out ground turmeric. Double the batch and use it all week long.
Rich in anti-inflammatory compounds and warm earthy flavor, it’s a healthy habit to include more turmeric in your diet. And one of the easiest things you can do with fresh turmeric root is to shred it into a vinaigrette with olive oil and lemon juice, then use it in salads, as a marinade for tofu, or a topping for wraps and salads. Try this simple, five-ingredient turmeric vinaigrette over your next salad bowl.
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This fresh turmeric vinaigrette is a light, healthy, plant-based dressing made with simple ingredients. Packed with vibrant flavor and nutrition, this easy homemade vinaigrette is perfect for salads, bowls, and roasted vegetables.
Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, shredded turmeric, black pepper and salt in a small dish.
Use as desired by drizzling it over your favorite salad, grain bowl, or entree.
Makes 1/3 cup dressing, enough for one salad recipe that makes 4-8 servings. Store leftovers in a small airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Make a double batch and store it in a sealed jar in the fridge. Just shake it up before serving.
If you don’t have fresh turmeric, substitute with ground turmeric.
