Spicy Lemon Dressing

Name: Spicy Lemon Dressing
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Grated lemon peel; 1/2 cup Lemon juice; 2 cloves Garlic, minced or pressed; 2/3 cup Salad oil; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon Dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon Paprika; 1 teaspoon Honey; 1/8 teaspoon Liquid hot pepper seasoning

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Beginner

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A zesty lemon dressing with garlic, cumin, coriander, honey, and hot pepper

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Spicy Lemon Dressing

Author: chefs-mate Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4 servings

Description

This lively vinaigrette combines fresh lemon juice and zest with garlic, cumin, coriander, mustard, paprika, honey, and hot pepper seasoning. Resting the mixture before serving mellows the sharper flavors and produces a bold dressing for green salads, grilled vegetables, or grain salads.

Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons Grated lemon peel
¹⁄₂ cup Lemon juice
2 cloves Garlic, minced or pressed
²⁄₃ cup Salad oil
1 teaspoon Salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground coriander
¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon Dry mustard
¹⁄₂ teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Honey
¹⁄₈ teaspoon Liquid hot pepper seasoning

Directions

Combine the lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic, salad oil, salt, coriander, cumin, dry mustard, paprika, honey, and hot pepper seasoning in a jar.
Shake or stir well.
Allow to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour so the flavors can mellow.
Shake or stir again before serving.