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Creamy Turmeric Dressing (dairy free)

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This creamy turmeric dressing is a simple and flavorful way to get more anti-inflammatory turmeric into your diet. 

Ok, guys, we all know that inflammation causes many of the health issues we see today.  And there are a lot of things we can do on the daily to help reduce inflammation in our own lives: get good sleep,reduce toxins in our households, avoid inflammatory foods, and eat foods that help lower inflammation.

I’m in a place on my own healing journey where I am really working on reducing the amount of inflammation in my body.  I’ve learned that inflammation plays a huge role in many of the symptoms I have had throughout the years.  And I’m on a mission to get my body not only healthy, but super vital.

One of the easiest things that I do is turmeric…every day.  Turmeric has so many amazing health benefits and is inexpensive and simple to incorporate into recipes.  Here’s a few you may have seen on the blog:

Turmeric Golden Milk Paste

Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Tonic

Curried Cauliflower and Kale Soup

Golden Milk Chia Pudding

Creamy Tropical Turmeric Smoothie

Creamy Turmeric Dressing (dairy free) \ www.savorylotus.com

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I’ve already used this versatile creamy turmeric dressing in a couple of my recipes, but I thought it deserved it’s very own blog post. Since condiments are EVERYTHING when it comes to healthy eating. And I eat this stuff all of the time.  On so many things.  Salads. Veggies.  Eggs. Chicken. Fish.

My family loves it with spring rolls. I love it drizzled over steamed greens. It’s especially good on roasted fall veggies like winter squash as turmeric has that earthy, rich flavor.

So take that earthy flavor and combine it with creamy tahini, tangy lemon, and a subtle sweetness from honey. The flavors compliment each other perfectly. You’ll want to pour this stuff over all the things. 

Hope you love it.

xo,

Katja

P.S. Don’t forget to add the black pepper in this recipe as pepper makes the active ingredient in turmeric 2000% more bioavailable.  I love fun facts like that!

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Creamy Turmeric Dressing (dairy free)

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup tahini (I use THIS brand)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil (I Use THIS organic brand)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1-2 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp turmeric powder (like this)
  • several grinds of fresh black pepper
  • salt to taste


Instructions

Whisk everything together in a small bowl until creamy smooth.  Store in an air tight glass jar in fridge for up to 5 days.


Notes

* I prefer the taste of toasted tahini.  I find the flavor is better than using a raw tahini.

** If dressing thickens in fridge, simply whisk in a small amount of water to thin out to desired consistency.

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  1. Chelsea @ Healthy Fabulous Life says

    October 20, 2017 at 6:19 am

    Love turmeric in everything! I haven’t tried in a dressing yet. This sounds delicious paired with the tahini!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 23, 2017 at 11:32 am

      It really is so tasty! Hope you get to try it!

      Reply
  2. Megan Stevens says

    October 23, 2017 at 8:32 am

    I LOVE this dressing…and that tahini! Lovely, can’t wait to make it!! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 23, 2017 at 11:28 am

      I love tahini too. So creamy!

      Reply
  3. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    October 23, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    Yes to the added pepper! So important and lots of people don’t know that. This looks beautiful and I’m sure it’s so delicious! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 25, 2017 at 12:11 pm

      It makes sense that we are made to combine our foods. I find it all so fascinating. Hope you get to try it, Emily! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jean says

    October 24, 2017 at 1:20 am

    This dressing sounds so delicious and I love its beautiful color! I try to add turmeric to my meals in any way I can because of its healthful properties so I’ll have to give this dressing a try for sure.

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 25, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      It really is so pretty!

      Reply
  5. pam says

    October 24, 2017 at 9:02 am

    How would I substitute fresh tumeric for powdered?

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 25, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      I haven’t tried it with fresh turmeric yet. I would peel it and grate it. Also, I would do it in a blender so the turmeric gets totally incorporated into the dressing. Let me know if you try it. I would love to know.

      Reply
  6. Renee says

    October 24, 2017 at 9:47 am

    I’m terrible at getting turmeric in, but I think I would definitely love it with the tahini and over a salad! Thank you! Great idea!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 25, 2017 at 12:07 pm

      Hope you get to try it, Renee. It’s so yummy you won’t realize you are being healthy. 😉

      Reply
  7. Carrie says

    October 24, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    That color is calling my name! I’m all about anti-inflammatory foods too. This dressing looks amazing.

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 25, 2017 at 12:07 pm

      I know! Just the color itself makes it fun to eat! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Cristina Curp says

    October 24, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    You had me a turmeric but then I saw the tahini and ermagerd!!!!!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 25, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      Seriously! I’m obsessed with both currently. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jessica DeMay says

    October 24, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    I know turmeric is so good for you, but I don’t use it enough! I love how simple this dressing is! I’m planning on making it soon 🙂

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 25, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      Hope you love it!

      Reply
  10. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    October 24, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    I love everything about this dressing from that gorgeous golden color, to the beautiful photos!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 25, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      Thank, Kari!

      Reply
  11. tina says

    October 25, 2017 at 8:01 am

    Sounds like a yummy and healthy dressing that will go with any salad!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 25, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      It really is so good. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Melissa says

    October 25, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    I am definitely trying this! There’s a restaurant in the last town that made a similar ‘goddess sauce.’ I think this will be even better! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 30, 2017 at 11:28 am

      Hope you love it!

      Reply
  13. ChihYu says

    October 29, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    I love turmeric ! It’s so good for you. Thanks for sharing this dressing I’m going to try it !

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 30, 2017 at 9:38 am

      Hope you love it, ChihYu!

      Reply
  14. Becky Winkler says

    October 30, 2017 at 9:05 am

    What a beautifully vibrant way to get more turmeric into your diet!!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 30, 2017 at 9:38 am

      Thank you, Becky!

      Reply
  15. Louisa says

    November 3, 2017 at 10:56 am

    Golden milk is one of my favorite drinks! Great work on this post Katja, I feel really great that people started talking more about health benefits of turmeric because this is a fantastic herb!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      November 4, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      YES! Can’t get enough.

      Reply

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