Best Cumin Vinaigrette Recipes

AVOCADO SALAD WITH TOMATOES, LIME, AND TOASTED CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Gently mix the tomatoes, avocados, onions, arugula, and half of the vinaigrette in a large bowl. Check for seasoning and add more vinaigrette, if needed. Sprinkle the cumin and cilantro over the top and serve immediately.
• Whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, honey, cumin, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the oils until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Do not use a blender to make this vinaigrette.

CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Shake again before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

JICAMA AND ORANGE SALAD WITH CITRUS-CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, cut both ends off the oranges, and remove the peel and pith. Slice the peeled fruit crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds, and remove any seeds. Transfer slices to a large bowl, and combine with jicama and spinach. Toss with the vinaigrette, and serve immediately.

ORANGE CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place Dijon mustard, orange zest, cumin, red pepper flakes, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, and olive oil into a jar with a screw top. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover jar and shake vigorously for 2 minutes to form temporary emulsion.

COLESLAW WITH CREAMY CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, dill, sugar, celery salt and cumin seeds in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cabbage, carrots, onions and peppers, and toss to coat in the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours before serving.

TOMATO-AVOCADO SALAD WITH LIME-TOASTED CUMIN-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, onion, and dressing, to taste, and toss to combine. Add avocado and gently mix, being careful not to break up the avocado too much. Place 1 coconut 1/2 in 6 bowls. Spoon the salad among the coconuts. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
• Combine lime juice, vinegar, honey, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the oil. Whisk until well-combined. Reseason with salt and pepper, if necessary.

ROASTED BEETS AND CARROTS WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE, CHICKPEA PURéE, AND FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place beets in roasting pan; drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt; toss. Add 2/3 cup water to pan; arrange golden beets on 1 side of pan and red beets on other side. Cover with foil. Roast until tender, about 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, trim green tops from carrots to 1 inch. Peel carrots and cut into thirds crosswise, then quarter lengthwise. Place carrots on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until carrots are tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Cool carrots and beets.
• Using fingers, rub peel off beets. Cut each beet into 6 wedges. Place golden beets in medium bowl and red beets in another medium bowl.
• Stir cumin seeds in dry skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds to mortar or spice mill; grind finely. Place whole cumin seeds, ground cumin, and vinegar in small bowl; whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Do ahead Beets, carrots, and vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Bring all to room temperature and rewhisk vinaigrette before continuing.
• Add parsley, shallots, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, carrots, and 2/3 of cumin vinaigrette to bowl with golden beets; toss to blend. Add remaining vinaigrette and 2 teaspoons lemon juice to bowl with red beets; toss to blend. Season both beet mixtures with salt and pepper.
• Place generous dollop of chickpea puree and 1 flatbread on each of 6 plates. Spoon golden beet-carrot mixture alongside. Tuck red beets into golden beet mixture and serve.

3-BEAN GOOD LUCK SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place a strainer over a bowl and drain the black beans. Add enough water to the soaking water to measure 6 cups. Drain the red beans and discard the soaking water. Combine the black and red beans, water, all but 1/2 onion, and 3 of the garlic cloves in a large, heavy pot and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add salt to taste (beans take a lot of salt) and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender but intact. Remove and discard the onions. Set a strainer over a bowl and drain. Measure out 1/4 cup of the broth.
• Meanwhile in a separate pot combine the black-eyed peas, remaining 1/2 onion and garlic clove, the bay leaf and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, add salt to taste, cover, reduce the heat and simmer 45 minutes, or until the beans are tender but intact. Remove and discard the bay leaf and onion. Set a strainer over a bowl and drain. Measure out 1/4 cup of the broth and add to the black and red bean broth.
• In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Combine all of the beans in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Taste and adjust salt. At this point the mixture can be refrigerated, or the salad can be served warm or at room temperature.
• Stir the peppers and cilantro into the beans and serve.

LIME CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, cumin and Dijon mustard in a small bowl or measuring cup. Whisk in the oils. Whisk or shake in a jar before serving.

CUMIN GRILLED SEA SCALLOPS WITH CHICKPEA SALAD AND RED PEPPER-TAHINI VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat your grill to high.
• Brush the scallops on both sides with the oil. Mix together the cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl and season each scallop with the mixture. Grill the scallops until crusty, golden brown and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
• Top the chickpea salad with the scallops and drizzle with the vinaigrette before serving.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, oil, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Transfer the salad to a large serving platter, cover and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before serving.
• Steep saffron in a hot water for 5 minutes to bloom.
• Transfer saffron mixture to a blender and add the sherry, red pepper, garlic, tahini, honey, salt and pepper and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil and blend until emulsified. The vinaigrette can be made up to 4 hours in advance, covered and kept refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

ORANGE CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

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

COLESLAW WITH CUMIN-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, toss with the dressing and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

POTATO SALAD WITH TOASTED CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toast cumin seeds in heavy small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Cool. Using spice grinder, coarsely grind cumin seeds. Transfer to medium bowl. Whisk in lemon juice, then oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Place potatoes in large pot. Add enough cold water to cover. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Boil potatoes until tender when pierced with skewer, about 8 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Add eggs, green onions, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño chilies, and 2 tablespoons chili liquid. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, cumin, and Dijon mustard.
• Whisk in the olive oil; add in pepper to taste.
• **Low-Fat Cumin Vinaigrette-replace the 1/3 cup olive oil with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 4 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt or 5 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk; add 1 tablespoon water, or more to taste; combine well.

TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour the cumin oil into a large bowl and add the shallot, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, cucumber and cilantro and serve immediately.

CITRUS-CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toast cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a spice grinder, and process until finely ground.
• Combine all ingredients in the jar of a blender; blend until smooth. Store, covered, in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

ARTICHOKES, ASPARAGUS, AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the vinegar mustard, cumin, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Whisk to blend. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, mixing until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Set aside.
• To prepare the salad: Fill a medium bowl with 2 cups of ice cubes and cover with cold water. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and blanch until tender but not mushy, about 3 minutes. Drain the asparagus in a colander and transfer to the ice water bath to stop the cooking. Drain again and place on a paper towel-lined plate to dry. Cut the asparagus stalks into thirds.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched asparagus, parsley, artichokes, tomatoes, and watercress. Whisk the vinaigrette to combine and pour over the salad. Toss to coat and serve.

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Stir together first 7 ingredients in a bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until well blended.
• Toss chickpeas and next 4 ingredients in large bowl, and drizzle with vinaigrette.
• Add sea salt and pepper. Add feta cheese and toss gently. Serve immediately at room temperature or chill until ready to serve.

CABBAGE AND RED PEPPER SALAD WITH LIME-CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toss shredded cabbage and 1 teaspoon salt in a colander or large mesh strainer set over a medium bowl. Let stand until the cabbage wilts, at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Rinse cabbage under cold running water (or in large bowl of ice water if serving immediately). Press, but do not squeeze, to drain; pat dry with paper towels. (Can be stored in zipper-lock bag and refrigerated overnight.).
• Stir together lime juice, zest, oil, vinegar, honey, cumin, and cayenne in medium bowl. Toss cabbage and red pepper in dressing. Season to taste with salt; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD WITH TOASTED CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat a stove-top grill pan or griddle with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat to preheat.
• Place corn on hot pan and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown on all sides, turning frequently. Remove from heat and cool. When cool enough to handle, slice kernels from cob. Transfer kernels to a large bowl and add chicken, beans, cheese, olives, tomatoes, apple, jalapenos, and cilantro. Toss to combine.
• For the dressing: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin and cook 1 minute, or until fragrant. Remove from heat and whisk in vinegar. Add dressing to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.