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Creamy Harissa Dressing
Creamy Harissa Dressing blends tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, and harissa seasoning into a thick, tangy, and mildly spicy sauce. The addition of water adjusts the consistency for drizzling or dipping, creating a flavorful dressing with Middle Eastern influence and a balance of heat, creaminess, and citrus brightness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
75 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave
- 1 medium clove garlic grated or minced
- 3 to 4 teaspoons harissa dried blend
- 2 to 3 Tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
Instructions
- Combine the tahini, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a bowl, and whisk until smooth.
- Add the garlic, 3 teaspoons harissa seasoning, 1 tablespoon water, and salt, and whisk again. For a thinner consistency add another tablespoon or two of water.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more harissa or sweetness if desired. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate the harissa dressing and use within four days for best flavor and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tablespoon
Calories
75kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
400mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoon | |
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.