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Somali Salad with Bizbaz (Jalapeno Dressing)

March 5, 2020 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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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?

If you would like to learn more about Somalia, be sure to check out “Our Journey to Somalia.  There you will also find more authentic recipes to go with your Somali Salad, like muufo and   Suugo,

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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
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 210kcal
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

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

For the Dressing

  • Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, adjust seasoning as desired
  • Serve the dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1330IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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