Some days you eat salads and go to the gym. Some days you eat cupcakes and refuse to put on pants. It’s called balance.
With ginger and turmeric being two of the best foods to build a strong immune system as well as improving overall health, this dressing is one of my staples – and for more than just salad! In case miso paste and tahini aren’t foods you’re ready to try, I included a second recipe with more familiar ingredients.
That being said, I highly recommend stocking shelf-stable miso paste and tahini. Miso is a great food source of healthy gut buddies and provides fantastic umami flavor to dishes. Tahini, made from sesame seeds, is rich in healthy fat, protein, and various micronutrients like magnesium, iron, and calcium. Both recipes are still tasty if all you have is ginger and no turmeric.
Recipe 1
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons white miso paste
Juice of one lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup tahini
Honey to taste (optional, offers a slightly sweet version)
Directions:
Whisk, shake, or blend ingredients. Use as a marinade, salad dressing, or drizzle over humus.
Recipe 2
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
*¼ cup coco aminos
**3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced fresh turmeric
Pinch of sea salt
½ teaspoon diced jalapeño (optional)
*Coco aminos are a gluten/soy-free soy sauce alternative made from coconuts
**Honey, coconut nectar, or your favorite sugar substitute works too (if using a sugar substitute, use the recommended conversion amount)
Directions:
Whisk, shake, or blend ingredients. Use as a marinade, salad dressing, or drizzle over roasted veggies.