Best 3 Middle Eastern Lemon Dressing For Salads Recipes

**Embark on a Culinary Journey to the Middle East: Discover a Trio of Lemon Dressing Recipes to Elevate Your Salads**

In the heart of Middle Eastern cuisine lies a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds and transport you to a realm of culinary delight. Among these culinary treasures, lemon dressing stands as a radiant star, adding a refreshing zing and tang to salads, grilled meats, and vegetables.

This article presents a trio of delectable lemon dressing recipes, each with its unique character and charm. From the classic Lebanese Lemon Dressing, known for its vibrant blend of lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs, to the zesty Moroccan Lemon Dressing, infused with the warmth of cumin and paprika, and the herbaceous Israeli Lemon Dressing, bursting with the flavors of parsley, mint, and cilantro, these dressings are sure to elevate your culinary creations.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking to expand your culinary horizons, these lemon dressing recipes will guide you through the art of creating flavorful and versatile dressings that will transform your salads into extraordinary culinary experiences. So, embark on this culinary journey, explore the vibrant flavors of the Middle East, and discover the magic that lemon dressings can bring to your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FATTOUSH SALAD

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Fattoush Salad makes a frequent appearance on the Middle Eastern dinner table. A simple chopped salad dressed in a zesty lime vinaigrette. Homemade pita chips serve as croutons! See the video and step-by-step for how to make fattoush below.

Provided by The Mediterranean Dish

Categories Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 loaves pita bread
Extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
2 tsp sumac, divided, more as needed
1 heart of Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 English cucumber, cut in half, seeds scraped, then chopped or sliced into half moons
5 Roma tomatoes, chopped
5 green onions (both white and green parts), chopped
5 radishes, stems removed, thinly sliced
2 cups chopped fresh parsley leaves, stems removed
1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon or 1 1/2 limes
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, optional
Salt and pepper
1 tsp sumac
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
scant 1/4 tsp ground allspice

Steps:

Break the pita bread into small bite-size pieces. Heat 3 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan until shimmering, and add the pita bread. Fry briefly until browned, tossing frequently. Using a pair of tongs, transfer the fried pita chips to a plate lined with paper towel to drain. Season with salt, pepper and sumac.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions with the sliced radish and parsley.
To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon or lime juice, olive oil, pomegranate molasses (if using), salt, pepper and spices.
Pour toss lightly. Finally, add the pita chips, and more sumac if you like, and toss one more time. Transfer to small serving bowls or plates. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Sugar 11.4 g, Sodium 177.6 mg, Fat 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 9.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

BEST MIDDLE EASTERN SALAD DRESSING

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Provided by Rebecca Lindamood

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves (peeled and roughly chopped)
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 1/2 lemons)
1/3 cup garlic or regular extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Za'atar Seasoning

Steps:

Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves. Sprinkle the salt over the garlic and use the broad side of your knife alternately to squash the garlic and chop the garlic until a thick paste forms. Add that to a half pint sized mason jar along with the remaining dressing ingredients. Screw the lid tightly in place, and shake hard. Refrigerate until ready to dress your salad.

LEMON DRESSING

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This is an Australian recipe for lemony salad dressing. Substitute fresh lemon thyme or 2 teaspoons lemon juice for lemon peel if you'd rather not use fresh peel.

Provided by Louise from Australia

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Fruit Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Steps:

In a glass jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, sugar, and lemon rind; shake well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dressing will taste. This is especially true for the lemons. Use fresh lemon juice and zest, and avoid using bottled or concentrated lemon juice.
Taste as you go: The key to making a great dressing is to taste it as you go and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Start with a small amount of each ingredient and add more until you reach the desired flavor.
Let the dressing sit for a while: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop. If you can, make the dressing a few hours or even a day before you plan to use it.
Use the dressing on a variety of salads: This dressing is great on green salads, grain salads, and even roasted vegetable salads. It's also a great marinade for chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

This Middle Eastern lemon dressing is a refreshing and flavorful way to add some zest to your salads. It's easy to make and can be used on a variety of different salads. So next time you're looking for a new dressing, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!