Harissa Dressing

Close up on a side harissa vinaigrette in a buddha bowl.

5 from 1 vote

This quick and easy harissa dressing is super creamy, healthy and carries such a big punch of amazing flavor. Make it more or less spicy and perfect for meal-prep. We love it over grain bowls, salads and sandwiches, but it also makes for such a tasty dipping sauce for falafel and pita bread. Vegan, dairy-free and naturally gluten-free.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: American, Middle East

Keyword: condiment, dairy-free, dressing, healthy, sauce, spicy, vinaigrette

Servings: servings

Calories: 127kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

3 tbsp harissa sauce I used the Harissa sauce from the brand Mina. Choose mild or spicy. See notes.
2 tbsp tahini or vegan yogurt
1 tsp maple syrup or any sweetener, or more to taste
½ lemon juiced
pinch of salt
1-2 tbsp water optional, to thin out to desired consistency

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the harissa sauce, tahini, lemon juice, sweetener and salt. Whisk well until combined. Taste and adjust flavor to your liking.
Then, you can leave as is (great to spread in burgers and sandwiches or for a dipping sauce) or thin out by adding a little water (1 tablespoon at the time, ideal for a more drizz-able sauce).
Enjoy right away over green salads, couscous, buddha or grain bowls, roasted vegetables, sandwiches, with potatoes or use as a dipping sauce for pita bread or falafel.

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Notes

Great sauce for meal-prep! Keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
You can also make your own harissa sauce!
Different brands of harissa sauces will have different consistency, flavor and heat level. The harissa I used is a sauce and contains sweet roasted red peppers, but many harissa sauces or pastes do not contain any, meaning they might be spicier and taste different. So, you might need to adjust flavor and consistency to your taste depending on the brand you have and if you are worried with the heat, then start with 2 tablespoons of harissa and add more later if needed.
This sauce is amazing over a falafel buddha bowl or with vegan meatballs as seen in the pictures. You can make these vegan meatballs (omit the gravy) or use frozen vegan jackfruit meatballs for a speedy weeknight meal.
Feel-free to add extra seasoning such as cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, coriander, dried herbs, etc. You can also add fresh garlic for a garlicky sauce.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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