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Moroccan Spiced Lemon Dressing

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Submitted by happyzhangbo

Tangy Moroccan lemon yogurt dressing with warm spices like cumin, ginger, and cinnamon. Quick 5-minute salad dressing that’s creamy, bright, and perfectly balanced.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

5 min

COOK

0 min

READY

6 min

This isn’t your typical vinaigrette. Fresh lemon juice meets creamy yogurt and honey, then gets a warm spice kick from cumin, ginger, and just a whisper of cinnamon.

Whisk in olive oil slowly to create a smooth, emulsified dressing that clings to greens without weighing them down.

Perfect on roasted vegetable salads, grain bowls, or anything that needs a bright, exotic twist.

Pro Tips

  • Emulsify properly: Drizzle oil in slowly while whisking constantly for smooth, creamy texture that won’t separate
  • Spice adjustments: Start with minimum amounts and taste; you can always add more cumin or cinnamon
  • Make ahead: Stores in fridge for up to 5 days; whisk again before using if it separates
  • Use Greek yogurt: Plain Greek yogurt creates thicker, creamier dressing than regular yogurt

Variations

  • Add 1 minced garlic clove for extra depth
  • Use lime juice instead of lemon for different citrus profile
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or cilantro for herbal freshness

Ingredients

¼ 59
CUP ML LEMON JUICE
about 1 lemon
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML YOGURT, PLAIN
1 ½ 7.5
TEASPOONS ML HONEY
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML CUMIN
ground, more to 1/2 teaspoon
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML GINGER
ground
0.6
TEASPOON ML CINNAMON
or more to 1/4 teaspoon
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
or more to 4 tablespoons
1
X SALT AND BLACK PEPPER
freshly ground, to taste *

Directions

Mix well lemon juice, yogurt, honey, cumin, ginger and cinnamon in a small bowl until blended.

Slowly whisk in oil so that the dressing becomes smooth and emulsified.

Season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 36g (1.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 102 89% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 12%
Calcium 1% Iron 1%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
 

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