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Harissa Vinaigrette

This harissa vinaigrette recipe is bright and smokey, with pepper and citrus notes found throughout. It comes together in less than 5 minutes, and it tastes great poured over salads and grain bowls, or use it as a marinade for chicken or fish!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
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Total Time 5 minutes
Course condiment, sauce
Cuisine American, Mediterranean, North African
Servings 8 2 tbsp per serving
Calories 172 kcal

Equipment

  • Mason Jar or jar with whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup harissa sauce, or 1-2 tsp of harissa paste (see notes)
  • 1 garlic clove, grated or pressed through a garlic presser
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp table salt

Instructions
 

  • See notes for tips. Make sure to taste your harissa before using and adjust the amount you use accordingly! Some are very spicy.
  • Add all of the ingredients to a mason jar and shake well until combined! Taste and feel free to add more salt and harissa as needed. You can also add lemon and honey if you desire. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Notes

Tips For Success Making Harissa Vinaigrette

If Using Harissa Paste: start with only 1 -2 tsp and increase from there. Depending on the brand, it could be very spicy and strong flavored, so starting small and working your way up will prevent you from going overboard with the paste!
Taste test your harissa prior to using it.
Every brand of harissa tastes different from the next, and you need to taste test yours to determine how spicy it is and how condensed the flavors are. Harissa sauce is usually milder than harissa paste, but you still want to taste it to see if it needs more heat or flavor, or if you don't want to use the recommended amount.
Start with a small amount, taste test, and then add more as needed.
You can always add more, but you can't take it away once it's added! This goes along with taste testing your harissa before using it.

How To Store

Store this vinairette in an airtight container like a mason jar or a tupperware for 3-5 days in the refrigerator due to the perishable ingredients like garlic. Make sure to shake it up well prior to serving again, as it will seperate when sitting in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 226mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 108IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Harissa Dressing, Harissa Vinaigrette, Hot Harissa Vinaigrette
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