Moroccan-Style Preserved Lemon Salad Dressing

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Moroccan-Style Preserved Lemon Salad Dressing
10 min.
4
64kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine with this delightful Moroccan-Style Preserved Lemon Salad Dressing. Perfect for those who embrace a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free lifestyle, this dressing is not only versatile but also incredibly easy to prepare. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a zesty dressing that will elevate any salad, antipasti platter, or snack to new heights.

The star of this dressing is the preserved lemon, which adds a unique tangy depth that is both refreshing and aromatic. Combined with the warm spices of cumin and paprika, along with the kick of cayenne pepper, this dressing brings a burst of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of garlic enhances the overall profile, making it a perfect complement to a variety of dishes.

With only 64 calories per serving, this dressing is a guilt-free way to add excitement to your meals. Whether drizzled over a crisp salad, used as a marinade for grilled vegetables, or served as a dip for fresh bread, this Moroccan-Style Preserved Lemon Salad Dressing is sure to impress your family and friends. Embrace the essence of Moroccan flavors and transform your dining experience with this simple yet exquisite dressing!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • medium garlic clove finely chopped
  • teaspoons ground cumin 
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon freshly squeezed (from 3 medium lemons)
  • 0.5 cup olive oil 
  • teaspoons paprika 
  • tablespoons simple preserved lemons finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Place all of the ingredients except the oil in a large bowl and whisk to combine. While whisking constantly, add the oil in a slow, steady stream until it’s fully incorporated. If not using immediately, refrigerate the dressing in a container with a tightfitting lid for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories64kcal
Protein3.55%
Fat78.76%
Carbs17.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.5
Glycemic Load
0.2
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
2.647826132567%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.74mg
Hesperetin
2.21mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:63.51kcal
3.18%
Fat:5.85g
9%
Saturated Fat:0.8g
5.03%
Carbohydrates:2.96g
0.99%
Net Carbohydrates:2.04g
0.74%
Sugar:0.89g
0.99%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:584.28mg
25.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.59g
1.19%
Vitamin A:558.3IU
11.17%
Vitamin C:6.55mg
7.94%
Vitamin E:1.16mg
7.76%
Iron:0.96mg
5.32%
Fiber:1.09g
4.35%
Vitamin K:4.23µg
4.03%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.01%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.72%
Potassium:65.09mg
1.86%
Magnesium:6.93mg
1.73%
Calcium:15.83mg
1.58%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.22%
Phosphorus:12.01mg
1.2%
Copper:0.02mg
1.18%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.11%
Source:Chow