Tahini Dressing

A lemony-garlicky-sesame-y hit of yum that goes with all foods Mediterranean (and then some)

Total Time10

Keyword: Appetizers & Snacks, Dairy-Free (or can be), Dips, Sauces & Dressings, Gluten-Free (or can be), Low-Carb or Keto, Quick & Easy, Vegan (or can be), Vegetarian (or can be)

Servings: 2-tbsp servings

Calories: 92kcal

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic finely minced
¼ cup lemon juice freshly pressed
½ tsp salt
½ cup tahini creamy sesame paste; I like Kroger's Simple Truth brand and Trader Joe's
6-8 tbsp cold water to achieve desired consistency

Instructions

Combine minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes to let the garlic flavor mellow (the acid from the lemon juice takes away its sharp edge).
Add the tahini and mix with a wire whisk until you obtain a smooth texture. Add water 1-2 tbsp at a time until your sauce has the desired consistency.
Season to taste, adding more salt, lemon juice or water as desired.
In a tightly sealed container, this keeps in the fridge for a week. It tends to thicken when chilled, so whisk in additional cold water as necessary. Can be frozen for up to one month (I use an ice cube tray; once frozen, I transfer the tahini-sauce cubes to a small Ziploc bag. To defrost quickly, I microwave 1 or 2 cubes in a small bowl at half power.)

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