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Moroccan-Inspired Dressing from Preserved Lemons
This mind-blowing dressing, chock-full of flavor, is a game-changer for your summer dishes! Made with a kick-ass mix of ingredients - chopped preserved lemon, fresh lemon juice, cumin, garlic, paprika, and a dash of cayenne, it's as bold as a lion and just as majestic! This assertive dressing transforms a chunky summer squash salad, or even grilled fish or chicken, into an exotic culinary adventure!
Shall We Shop Then?
Want to make this tasty dressing? You can find those preserved lemons at your local gourmet grocery store or an online marketplace. If you're really on a mission and can't find any, don't fret! You can whip up your own. Don't have lemons to spare? No worries! Swap them out with 1 tablespoon of finely grated lemon zest.
- Yield: Approx. 1 cup
- Difficulty: Easy-peasy!
- Time: Just 10 minutes of your precious time!
Ingredients (8)
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice (from around 3 large lemons) - 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons
- Finely chopped preserved lemons - 3 tablespoons (from about 2 preserved lemons)
- Ground cumin - 2 teaspoons
- Paprika - 2 teaspoons
- Chopped garlic - 2 cloves
- Kosher salt - 1 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Olive oil - 1/2 cup
How to Make It?
Ready to cook up a storm? Here's the lowdown: Mix all the ingredients, except the oil, together in a big bowl. Now, whisk like a maniac while pouring in the oil, drop by drop, until it's all beautifully combined. If you're not using the dressing straight away, pop it in a container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For more cooking inspo, give these recipes a try:
- Gluten-Free Moroccan Pasta Salad - A perfect side dish that incorporates preserved lemons as part of the dressing.
- Green Beans with Almond Gremolata - High-five to preserved lemons for this tantalizing twist on a classic gremolata!
- The tangy and flavorful dressing, composed of freshly squeezed lemon juice, finely chopped preserved lemons, ground cumin, paprika, chopped garlic, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and olive oil, can be found in the 'uncategorized' section of your nutrition-focused recipes.
- In the process of making this lemon dressing, the instructions require incorporating 3 tablespoons of finely chopped preserved lemons, which can be sourced from your local gourmet grocery store or online marketplace.
- The bold and assertive flavor of the lemon dressing, which transforms summer dishes, can be assessed by following the instructions, beginning with mixing all ingredients, except the oil, together in a big bowl.
- TheIoR of making this dressing is just 10 minutes, making it a quick and easy addition to your uncategorized recipes collection, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or taking on a picnic.
