Creamy Tahini Herb Salad Dressing Food

CREAMY TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• In a liquid measuring cup or jar, combine the olive oil, tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, mustard, maple syrup, salt, and several twists of black pepper. Whisk until thoroughly blended.
• Add the cold water, and whisk again. The dressing should become remarkably creamy. Taste, and add more lemon juice (for zing) and pepper, if desired. If your dressing is too thick to drizzle, whisk in more cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Serve!
• This dressing will keep well in the refrigerator, covered, for about 1 week. It may thicken with time; simply thin it with a little more cool water as needed.

CREAMY TAHINI SAUCE/SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend all the ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth and perfectly melded.

CREAMY TAHINI SAUCE, THREE WAYS

Steps:

• Make the Creamy Tahini Sauce:
• Sprinkle garlic with salt on a cutting board, then use the side of a knife to smash into a paste. Transfer to a large bowl. Add tahini and 1 cup warm water. Whisk until smooth. Add parsley, lemon juice, oil, and cayenne and whisk to combine.
• For the Creamy Tahini Dip with Avocado:
• Combine avocado, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, cumin, and 1/2 cup Creamy Tahini Sauce in a large bowl, then mash with a fork until smooth. For a smoother texture, purée in a blender.
• For the Creamy Tahini Dressing with Cucumber and Dill:
• Purée cucumber, buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and 1/2 cup Creamy Tahini Sauce in a blender until smooth. Add dill and pulse a few more times to combine.
• Do Ahead
• Creamy Tahini Sauce can be stored in an airtight container and chilled for up to 7 days.

CREAMY FRESH HERB SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Add cream to food blender. Add all other ingredients. Pulse until desired consistency. Refrigerate at least 8 hours. It tastes so much better after 24 hours, or so.

HERBED POTATO SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large pot, place the potatoes and cover with lightly salted water.
• Place over medium-high heat and boil until tender but firm, 15-20 minutes.
• Don't overcook the potatoes or they will fall apart.
• Pour the potatoes into a colander and rinse until cool.
• Drain, place the potatoes in a bowl, and refrigerate until cold.
• Cut potatoes into thirds or any size you prefer, and place in a large bowl.
• Add the peas, onion, parsley, tarragon, savory, and oregano.
• Mix lightly to blend.
• Pour the dressing over the potatoes and herbs and toss gently.
• Serve on lettuce leaves or radicchio.
• Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Tahini Dressing ingredients, adding water as needed, to make a smooth creamy dressing.