Somali Salad with Bizbaz (Jalapeno Dressing)

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Somali Salad is your basic simple salad made with just lettuce, tomato, onion and cucumbers, but it is served with a spicy jalapeño dressing called Bizbaz or Bisbas, that is to die for!   I am in love!  Not only is it quick and easy to whip up and makes an excellent salad dressing, I have put it on grilled meats too and it is awesome. 

I love quick and easy recipes and this Somali salad so simple and refreshing and the dressing whips up quickly in a blender.  Of course you can use any fresh ingredients you have on hand but be sure to use a red onion, otherwise you may be considered untrustworthy.  They have a saying about only using red onions in Somalia to that effect.  Also, the dressing can be made with any kind of chili, I loved it with jalapeño but Serrano’s or others I am sure would be just as wonderful.

Did you know that there are more camels in Somalia than anywhere else in the world? About 3/5ths of the population of Somalia is nomadic and camels play an extremely important role in that lifestyle. Have you ever been on a camel?

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Somali Salad with Bizbaz Dressing (Jalapeno Dressing)

A quick and easy refreshing salad with an exceptional Jalapeño dressing. In Somali, they often end their meal with the salad course like the Italians.

Course Salad

Cuisine Somali

Keyword Bisbas, Bizbaz, Somali Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 210 kcal

Author Darlene at International Cuisine

Ingredients

• 4 cups lettuce chopped
• 2 small tomatoes chopped
• 1 small red onion chopped
• 1 cucumber peeled and chopped

For the Bizbaz (Jalapeño Dressing)

• 5 Jalapeños Stem cut off
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 lime or lemon juice of
• 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

1. In a bowl, toss the lettuce, red onion, tomatoes and cucumber together.

For the Dressing

1. Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, adjust seasoning as desired

2. Serve the dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Somali Salad with Bizbaz Dressing (Jalapeno Dressing)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 10mg3%

Sodium 491mg21%

Potassium 551mg16%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 1330IU27%

Vitamin C 97mg118%

Calcium 54mg5%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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