Harissa Ranch Dressing Recipe

Sohla El-Waylly
Harissa Ranch Dressing Recipe

[Photographs: Vicky Wasik]

Chipotle ranch is so old news. The mild heat of harissa makes this ranch dressing a perfect condiment for crispy, fried chicken sandwiches and a great dip to serve alongside buffalo wings. And, of course, it's great on any salad.

Why It Works

  • Fatty and rich crème fraîche can hold up to the heat of harissa.
  • Garlic powder is key to that iconic "ranch" flavor.
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  • Yield:Makes 1 cup
  • Active time: 10 minutes
  • Total time:10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup (80g) crème fraîche
  • 1/2 cup (110g) buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons (8g) chopped, fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons (8g) chopped, fresh chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (40g) store-bought or homemade harissa
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. 1.

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the crème fraîche, buttermilk, dill, chives, garlic powder, black pepper, harissa, and salt. Use immediately as a dressing or dip, or store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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Everything You Can Do With Harissa
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Sohla got her start decorating ice cream cakes and clown cones at her parent’s scoop shop in LA. After backpacking through Europe and discovering the world’s best arroz negro, she decided to follow food wherever it took her. This led her to work in some of New York’s top restaurants and meet her now husband over a slice of DiFara’s pizza. Together, they owned and operated a restaurant in Brooklyn, which earned them a StarChefs Rising Star Award. She can often be found chasing her dog through Tompkins Square Park (as he runs away from her…again).

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