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tahini, lemon and harissa dressing

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
Whitewater, WI

This recipe for salad dressing includes harissa - a popular spice mixture of north African cooking.

(4 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For tahini, lemon and harissa dressing

  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    tahini
  • 1 Tbsp
    harissa
  • 1
    lemon (will use zest and juice)
  • 1 lg
    garlic clove, minced or grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp
    water

How To Make tahini, lemon and harissa dressing

  • 1
    Combine the olive oil, tahini, harissa, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and water. Purée with an immersion blender until the mixture is smooth.
  • 2
    Let stand to allow the flavors to blend, at least 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. Stir just before using
  • 3
    Equally delicious on any of the following; Romaine, spinach or other greens; Roasted beets, carrots, broccoli, broccolini, cauliflower, winter squash, eggplant or sweet potatoes; Grilled or roasted chicken or fish.

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