Moroccan Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine by making this quick and easy Moroccan Salad Dressing. This zesty homemade dressing combines silky olive oil, tangy lemon juice, and a touch of sweet honey with the warm, aromatic spices of cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika. Minced garlic adds a punch of boldness, while a sprinkle of salt and black pepper perfectly balances the flavors. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile dressing is the perfect companion for crisp greens, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. Bursting with North African-inspired spices, it brings a fragrant and exotic twist to any dish. Plus, it’s easy to make ahead and store, making it a convenient go-to for busy weeknight meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Sweet paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl or jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and honey.
Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, sweet paprika, ground cinnamon, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Whisk together all the ingredients until well combined, or secure the lid on the jar and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Taste and adjust seasoning to your preference, adding more lemon juice for acidity or honey for sweetness, if desired.
Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Shake or whisk again before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.1 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1189 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 157 mg | 3% | |
*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.
