Name: Creamy Harissa Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup tahini; ¼ cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or agave); 1 medium clove garlic, grated or minced; 3 to 4 teaspoons dried harissa blend; 2 to 3 Tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

This flavorful Creamy Harissa Dressing is vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and so delicious you'll want to keep it in regular rotation! Made with rich tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, spicy harissa seasoning, and a touch of maple sweetness. Just whisk everything together in a bowl, and you're ready to drizzle, slather and dip.

I first shared this creamy harissa dressing as part of my Kale Slaw recipe. But I've had such great feedback on it, I wanted to give the dressing its own post.

It's so quick and easy to throw together and goes well with pretty much everything!

Vibrant orange harissa dressing in a white bowl.

Depending on how you plan to use this versatile sauce, you can adjust the consistency by including or omitting the water listed in the recipe.

Leave the dressing a bit on the thicker side for spreading on sandwiches, or thin it out just a touch for dressing salads.

Try it on potato wedges and fries, sandwiches, wraps, and as a dip for raw or steamed veggies (I dipped steamed broccoli florets in it today for lunch - so good!). It's also perfect in this Couscous Kale Salad With Chickpeas.

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If you prefer less heat simply decrease the amount of harissa. This dressing is completely versatile and delicious no matter how much harissa you decide to add!

See the milder color of the dressing in the photo below? I used about ⅔ of amount of harissa that day, as compared to the dressing in the other photos.

The smoky, unique flavor of harissa was still present, but the heat was more subtle. And it was irresistibly delicious with the oil-free roasted baby potatoes!

roasted potatoes on a black plate with a bowl of harissa dressing on the side. — Use less harissa for less spiciness!

As always, I would love to hear from you! If you try this creamy harissa dressing comment below and let us know your favorite ways to enjoy it.

If you're looking for more ways to use harissa, try this Moroccan-inspired harissa quinoa next!

Recipe

Creamy Harissa Dressing

Author: Lori Rasmussen, My Quiet Kitchen

A spicy and earthy vegan dressing that tastes great with everything from salads and potatoes to sandwiches and grain bowls. Only 5 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes!

Yield: makes approximately ¾ cup.

4.9 from 31 votes

Servings: servings

Prep:5

Cook:0

Total Time:5

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Ingredients

▢ ¼ cup tahini
▢ ¼ cup lemon juice
▢ 1 tablespoon maple syrup - or agave
▢ 1 medium clove garlic, grated or minced
▢ 3 to 4 teaspoons dried harissa blend
▢ 2 to 3 Tablespoons water
▢ 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

Combine the tahini, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a bowl, and whisk until smooth.
Add the garlic, 3 teaspoons harissa seasoning, 1 tablespoon water, and salt, and whisk again. For a thinner consistency add another tablespoon or two of water.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more harissa or sweetness if desired. Serve and enjoy!