Best Cumin Dressing Recipes

SAVOY JICAMA SLAW WITH CITRUS-CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• For the slaw: In a large bowl, lightly toss the shredded cabbage, removing any thick pieces. Repeat with the radicchio, then add to the cabbage. Add the jicama, carrots, red bell peppers, green onions, cilantro and pineapple, tossing after each addition.
• For the cumin dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and agave in a measuring cup. Whisk in the grapefruit juice, orange juice and vinegar and blend well.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the slaw mix and blend well. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Stir and serve.

SPICY COLESLAW WITH CUMIN-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook carrots in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Cool completely. Transfer carrots to large bowl. Add cabbage, bell pepper, onion and cilantro.
• Whisk lime juice, cumin, garlic and hot pepper sauce in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Cabbage mixture and dressing can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover separately; chill. Rewhisk dressing before continuing.)
• Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper; serve.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT AND CINNAMON-CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place eggplant cubes on sheet; drizzle with 3 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until tender, turning occasionally, about 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook couscous in boiling salted water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water until cool; drain again. Place in large bowl.
• Toast cumin seeds in small skillet over medium-high heat until slightly darkened, about 4 minutes. Grind seeds in spice mill; place in small bowl. Add vinegar, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons oil. Whisk to blend; season with salt and pepper. Mix in onion.
• Add raisins, cilantro, eggplant cubes, and dressing to couscous. Toss to coat.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH LEMON-CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper. Very slowly whisk in the oil. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl and toss with the dressing.

CITRUS-CUMIN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mince garlic and mash to a paste with 1/4 tsp salt, then whisk together with orange and lime juices, shallot, honey cumin and remaining 1/4 tsp salt. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until well blended. Whisk in pepper.

BAKED PUMPKIN WITH LEMON, SAUTéED GREENS, AND TOASTED CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C. Put the pumpkin in a roasting pan with the onion and sage. Season and pour over the olive oil. Cook for around 30 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
• While the pumpkin is cooking, make your dressing. In a small frying pan on a medium heat, toast the cumin seeds. This should only take a minute, and you will know it's ready when the dusk of the cumin is wafting round your kitchen. Cool for a minute, then squeeze the lemon juice into the pan and add the olive oil. Put this into a pitcher or something and leave to the side, stirring in the crème fraîche just before serving.
• Now, the greens. In a big frying pan, heat the olive oil and garlic. Throw in the greens and cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Take the pumpkin out of the oven. Put the greens on a plate, top with the pumpkin, and cover with the dressing.

BULGUR SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, ROASTED PEPPERS, AND SPICED CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Place the bulgur in a large bowl. Add the boiling water and set aside, stirring occasionally, until the bulgur has softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the bulgur, shaking the strainer and gently pressing out excess moisture. Return the bulgur to the bowl.
• 2. Meanwhile, whisk the lemon juice, honey, cumin, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil until the dressing is smooth.
• 3. Add the chickpeas, roasted peppers, and parsley to the bowl with the drained bulgur and stir to combine. Drizzle the dressing over the bulgur mixture and toss to combine.
• 4. Line each individual plate with several lettuce leaves. Mound some bulgur salad over the lettuce and tuck some pita wedges into the salad at several places around the plate. Serve.

CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING AND YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, parsley and onion.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine.
• To make the Yogurt Sauce:.
• In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and honey.
• Serve the chickpea salad over a bed of spinach leaves.
• Top with the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of mint, if using.

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD WITH YOGURT-CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together all the dressing ingredients. Refrigerate.
• Heat the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa and curry powder or garam masala, lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes (water should be absorbed).
• Meanwhile, combine the green onions, chickpeas, carrots and cranberries in a large bowl.
• When the quinoa is done, either toss with the veggies or place on plates and top with the veggies.
• Serve drizzled with the dressing.

COOKED CARROT SALAD WITH TOASTED CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine carrots, 1/2 cup water, garlic, coriander seeds and crushed red pepper in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook until carrots are crisp-tender, about 7 minutes. Uncover; cook until water evaporates, about 1 minute. Transfer carrot mixture to medium bowl; cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, stir cumin in heavy small skillet over low heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and oil. Pour over carrot mixture; toss to blend. Cool completely.
• Mix onion and cilantro into carrot mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle olives over salad and serve. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING AND YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the chickpeas, parsley and onion. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine. Serve the chickpea salad over a bed of spinach leaves. Top with the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of mint, if using.
• In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and honey.

NECTARINE AND CHICKPEA COUSCOUS SALAD WITH HONEY CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• Add water to a medium saucepan; bring to a boil; gradually stir in couscous.
• Take pan off of stove burner, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork; let cool.
• In a mixing bowl, add the lime juice and next 5 ingredients; whisk to blend.
• Add in couscous, chopped nectarines, spinach, onion, and chickpeas; toss mixture.
• Adjust seasoning with salt/pepper if desired.
• Serve on individual plates; garnish with nectarine slices.

WARM CARROT SALAD WITH TOASTED CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• Put the cumin seeds in a dry frying pan set over a lowish heat. Cook for a few minutes, tossing in the pan, until they smell fragrant and have darkened slightly. Grind them in a spice or coffee grinder.
• Put the carrots in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a few pinches of salt, then bring to the boil. Turn the heat to low and cook very gently for 3-4 minutes. Drain.
• Whisk the oil, lemon juice and sugar, then stir in the garlic and 1⁄4 tsp salt. Stir in the cumin and paprika. Mix well with the carrots, then leave to cool, stirring occasionally. Toss in the coriander and lemon zest. Serve at room temperature.

ATKINS CUCUMBER-AVOCADO SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small dry skillet over low heat, toast ground cumin 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring occasionally. Add lemon juice and whisk well. Add oil in a thin, steady stream, whisking until blended. Add salt and pepper to taste. In a large salad bowl, combne greens with 1/4 cup dressing; toss to coat. Place on serving plates. Mix avocado, tomato, cucumber, and onion with dressing; toss to coat. Top each portion of greens with avocado mixture.

YOGURT CUMIN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk yogurt, mustard, garlic, cumin, and black pepper together in a bowl. Slowly pour olive oil into mixture while continually whisking until dressing is smooth.

AVOCADO-ORANGE SALAD WITH LIME-CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, and orange zest in medium bowl; whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Pour all but 2 tablespoons dressing over lettuce and cilantro; toss to coat.
• Toss onion and avocado in remaining dressing.
• Divide dressed greens among individual plates; arrange a portion of onion, avocado, and orange segments on greens.

TRICOLOR SALAD WITH HONEY-CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place remaining ingredients in large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to season to taste.

AVOCADO SALAD WITH CUMIN LIME MAYO DRESSING

Steps:

• In a glass or wooden(nonreactive)Bowl, whisk together olive oil, mayonnaise, lime juice, honey(or sugar) and cumin.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine the lettuce with the dressing.
• Top with the avocado pieces. Serve and enjoy!

CUMIN ROAST VEG WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip all of the vegetables into a large roasting tin. Add the cumin seeds, oil and balsamic vinegar, then toss together. Roast for 45-50 mins until the veg is tender and starting to char.
• Meanwhile, mix the tahini and peanut butter with the lemon juice, coriander, garlic and about 4-5 tbsp water to make a dressing.
• When the veg is ready, leave to cool a little. Add the mint, coriander, lemon zest and chickpeas, then toss well.
• If you're following our Healthy Diet Plan, serve two portions now with the eggs, some dressing and half the spinach, then serve the remainder on another day without the eggs.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND CHICK-PEA SALAD WITH CARROT-CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare grill
• In a saucepan boil carrot juice until reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 10 minutes, and cool. In a bowl, whisk together carrot juice, lemon juice, oil, and cumin and season dressing with salt and pepper. Dressing may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
• Cut romaine and spinach crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips and, using side of a grater with largest holes, grate carrots. Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch dice. Rinse chick-peas and slip off skins. Vegetables may be prepared up to this point 4 hours ahead and chilled separately, covered.
• Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken on a lightly oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. (Alternatively, grill chicken in a hot lightly oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.) Let chicken stand 2 minutes and slice. In a large bowl toss chicken with vegetables.
• Just before serving, toss salad with dressing.