Easy Lemon Turmeric Dressing (Ready in 5 Minutes)

Turmeric dressing on a white table next to a salad.

Easy Lemon Turmeric Dressing (Ready in 5 Minutes)

This creamy almond butter turmeric dressing is bold, bright, and packed with flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients like lemon juice, turmeric, ginger, and almond butter, no oil needed! Perfect for salads, roasted veggies, or grain bowls. Inspired by the popular Trader Joe’s turmeric dressing, this version is quick to make and even better homemade.

Course Salad Dressing, sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword almond butter turmeric dressing, ginger turmeric dressing, lemon turmeric dressing, turmeric dressing

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 58kcal

Author Samantha Rowland

Equipment

High speed blender optional

Ingredients

¼ cup almond butter
¾ cup water
2 medium lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger or freeze-dried ginger
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons turmeric (ground)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Measure out all the ingredients into a bowl or blender. Be sure to peel the ginger then finely grate it with a microplane (this is especially if you are not using a high speed blender).
Note: it can be easier to combine the almond butter, lemon juice, maple syrup and spices first in a bowl then add the water.
¼ cup almond butter, ¾ cup water, 2 medium lemons, juiced, 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 teaspoons turmeric (ground), 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Stir well until the ingredients are well blended or blend on high for 15-30 seconds until well combined.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.

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Notes

*Note this recipe makes about 1 1/4 cup of dressing. Each serving is 2 tablespoons of dressing.

Tips for success

No blender? No problem. A blender makes it easy to combine everything, especially thick almond butter, but it's not required. If mixing by hand, start by whisking together the almond butter, lemon juice, maple syrup, and spices. Then slowly add the water while stirring to help it blend smoothly.
Use a microplane to grate fresh ginger finely, it blends in better for a smoother texture.
Adjust the consistency by reducing the water. For a thicker dressing, use ½ cup instead of ¾ cup.

Storing tips

Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. The dressing may separate as it sits—just shake or stir well before using.

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