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This lemon turmeric dressing with mint is a healthy homemade dressing with the most refreshing lemon and mint flavors. It is a great way to add turmeric into your diet and get its anti-inflammatory benefits.

Lemon Turmeric dressing in a bowl surrounded by mint and turmeric.

This lemon turmeric dressing is a Marks & Spencer copycat recipe based on a salad that I used to purchase at that store. I fell in love with the amazing flavor of the dressing so much that I had to recreate a homemade version.

This salad dressing has an amazing lemon flavor with hints of mint. It is filled with healthy ingredients like apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and turmeric powder. I use this dressing to top my epic grilled chicken greek salad, along with pretty much any other kind of salad.

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Why this recipe works

  • It is a delicious way to add turmeric into your diet and is filled with healthy ingredients.
  • Turmeric is known for its anti powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.
  • Lemon is a great source of Vitamin C. They help your body with iron absorption, so having a bit of lemon juice in your salad helps you absorb all of the iron in the veggies you are eating. 
  • Mint helps aids in digestion.
  • Olive oil is full of heart-healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamin E and K.

Recipe ingredients

Ingredients needed to make a lemon turmeric dressing with mint.
  • Lemon juice– fresh squeezed or store bought both work in this recipe.
  • Olive oil– a good quality olive oil is ideal for salad dressings.
  • Fresh mint leaves– from your garden or from a store.
  • Garlic powder– this helps give a more subtle garlic flavor.
  • Turmeric powder– make sure you are buying a good quality reputable turmeric powder.
  • Vinegar-I like using apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar for this recip.
  • Mustard– dijon mustard is my favorite but any kind will do.
  • Dried parsley– I like using organic dried parsley here.
  • Salt and pepper– to taste!

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Additions/ Substitutions

  • Instead of lemon juice, you can use lime juice.
  • Instead of olive oil, you can use avocado oil.
  • Instead of garlic powder, you can use fresh garlic.
  • Instead of dried parsley, you can use fresh parsley.

Step by step instructions

Ingredients in a food processor to make lemon mint dressing with turmeric powder.
Step 1

Step 1: Put all of the ingredients into a food processor.

Salad dressing with turmeric all mixed together in food processor.
Step 2

Step 2: Mix until smooth.

Note: if you don’t have a food processor or don’t want to use one, just make sure to finely chop the mint, then mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl.

Lemon turmeric dressing with mint being poured onto a salad.

Recipe FAQs

How do you store this dressing?

In an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

How can I use this dressing?

1) As a salad dressing.
2) As a marinade for meat or chicken.
3) On top of roasted potatoes.
4) As seasoning for a sandwich.
5) As dip for veggies.

What kind of mint can be used?

You can use traditional peppermint, chocolate mint, spearmint, or apple mint.

Lemon turmeric dressing in a container.

Other healthy dressing recipes you’ll love:

This Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing by Evolving Table looks just divine.

This Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette by A Dash of Megnut is the perfect way to use up leftover strawberries!

This Key Lime Mustard Balsamic Dressing is a fun flavorful dressing for summer.

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Lemon Turmeric dressing in a bowl surrounded by mint and turmeric.

Lemon Turmeric Dressing with Mint

Dominique
A delicious lemon dressing filled with turmeric and mint. It is healthy and delicious at the same time.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 114 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons vinegar (apple cider or white wine vinegar)
  • 1/4 cup+ 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard (Dijon mustard)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 9 mint leaves ( or 1 full branch )
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Instructions
 

  • Put all of the ingredients into a food processor and mix until smooth.
  • If you don't have a food processor, finely chop the mint. Then put all of the ingredients into a medium sized bowl and mix until the mixture thickens.

Notes

  • Instead of lemon juice, you can use lime juice.
  • Instead of olive oil, you can use avocado oil.
  • Instead of garlic powder, you can use fresh garlic.
  • Instead of dried parsley, you can use fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 103mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
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