Turmeric Dressing is a tasty vegan and plant-based, super healthy, antioxidant-rich, easy to make dressing that can be used on almost anything.

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What is Turmeric?

Name: Turmeric Salad Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons tahini; 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave (can substitute stevia or omit ($.10)); 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon flax oil; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cilantro flakes; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 teaspoon ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste); 1 head romaine or other lettuce; 2 tomatoes; 1 cucumber; 1 small onion (sliced)

Turmeric is a root related to ginger. It’s a little hot and spicy, which makes it delicious. Its active ingredient, curcumin, is also a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that could improve all sorts of things from arthritis to diabetes. Buy the fresh root and use peeled and grated, or buy the dried powder which is available at most groceries. I found mine at my local farmer’s market.

Like most foods, it works synergistically. The absorption of curcumin is greatly enhanced by black pepper and it boosts the absorption of omega-3s, so I’ve added some pepper and flax oil. If you don’t have flax oil on hand, substitute olive oil or just omit. Going oil-free? Just omit the oil altogether. It’s not rocket surgery.

Turmeric Dressing is Tasty Nutrition

This delicious and super healthy turmeric dressing can be used over any salad, as I’ve done here, but is also delicious on just about anything else from mixed veggies to rice bowls. It also works as a great vegetable dip.

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Turmeric Salad Dressing

This delicious and super healthy turmeric dressing can be used over any salad but is also delicious on just about anything else from mixed veggies to rice bowls. It also works as a great vegetable dip.

Course Salad

Cuisine Vegan

Keyword dressing

Prep Time 5 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 135 kcal

Ingredients

Dressing Ingredient

3 tablespoons tahini
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave can substitute stevia or omit ($.10)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon flax oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cilantro flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper or to taste

Salad Ingredients

1 head romaine or other lettuce
2 tomatoes
1 cucumber
1 small onion sliced

Instructions

Place all dressing ingredients in a small blender and puree briefly until well mixed. Use as desired. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Turmeric Salad Dressing

Amount Per Serving

Calories 135

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

XO Lisa

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Lisa Viger Gotte

Hello! I’m Lisa, a vegan artist, photographer, author, Vegan Life Coach Educator, and RYT 200 yoga teacher. I love showing others how simple and delicious a plant-based diet can be. I draw and paint, cook, write, take lots of pics, eat lots of chocolate, and practice gratitude daily.