Best North African Lemon Dressing Recipes

Tahini, Lemon and Harissa Dressing image

Provided by Carolyn Haas @Linky1

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
2 tablespoon(s) tahini
1 tablespoon(s) harissa
1 - lemon (will use zest and juice)
1 large garlic clove, minced or grated
- salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoon(s) water

Steps:

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.
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
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.

Sharmoula, North African Salad Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-75590

Number Of Ingredients 17

Salad ingredients:
2 red bell peppers, cored, deseeded, and medium dice
2 green bell peppers, cored, deseeded, and medium dice
2 tomatoes, deseeded and medium dice
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1/2 jalapeño, finely diced
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 handful of parsley, rough chopped
Dressing ingredients:
2 parts olive oil
1 part red wine vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Dash of cumin
Dash of paprika
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

Place salad ingredients in large bowl and gently toss. For the dressing, mix first 6 dressing ingredients until emulsified. Salt and pepper to taste. When you are ready to serve, dress the salad. You can dress the entire salad or dress each serving to your liking. Enjoy! Sharmoula salad and dressing can be prepared one day in advance. Keep salad and dressing covered and chilled, can last in the fridge for up to 3 days.