Heart-Healthy Harissa Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads and roasted vegetables with this zesty *Heart-Healthy Harissa Vinaigrette*, a bold and nutritious twist on classic dressings. Featuring antioxidant-rich extra virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this vinaigrette gets its signature vibrant kick from harissa paste, a North African chili blend. A touch of honey balances the spice, while ground cumin and minced garlic bring earthy, aromatic depth. With just 10 minutes of preparation, this versatile dressing is packed with heart-healthy fats and spices that promote well-being. Perfect for meal prep, it can be refrigerated for up to a week, letting its robust flavors intensify over time. Whether drizzled over greens, grain bowls, or grilled proteins, this quick-to-make harissa vinaigrette transforms any dish into a spiced-up culinary delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Harissa paste
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Water (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, harissa paste, minced garlic, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Slowly drizzle the extra virgin olive oil into the bowl while continuously whisking. This helps emulsify the dressing and ensures a smooth texture.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If the vinaigrette is too thick, you can add water one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Transfer the vinaigrette into a sealable jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake well before using. This vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1066 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.3 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 968 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 205 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
