Tahina Parsley Salad Food

FREEKEH SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Stir freekeh in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Cover pan and cook until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer freekeh to a bowl to cool.
• Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, tahini, and honey together in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add pomegranate seeds, onion, mint, and parsley to the bowl with the cooked freekeh. Drizzle in the dressing and toss to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Top with pistachios right before serving so they don't soften.

TAHINA

Steps:

• In a food processor combine all ingredients, minus the 2 tablespoons of water. Pulse on slow for 1 minute. Stir with spoon to check consistency, as it shouldn't be thick.
• Add the 2 tablespoons of water, and pulse again for 30 seconds. It should be fine at this point.
• Split the tahina onto two plates. Put 1 tablespoon and 1 1/2 tablespoons of zaatar on each plate. Serve immediately with pita bread.

TAHINA PARSLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Add tahina in a bowl.
• Add lemon juice to bowl and stir well. Add in the water Mix till incoperated.
• Add salt,garlic and chili.
• Add parsley.
• Serve with fish, grilled meat, rice dishes and falafals.

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.

QUICK TAHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Strain the chick peas and rinse in cold water.
• Chop the tomatoes.
• Mix together the chick peas, tomatoes, tahini and lemon juice.
• Add salt to taste and adjust the lemon and tahini to your liking.

TUNA SOUVLAKI GYRO WITH BEET TAHINI AND PARSLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place beets on sheet of foil. Drizzle beets with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and seal foil tightly. Roast beets until tender, about 50 minutes. Cool and peel beets. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• Cut beets into 1/4-inch cubes. Whisk yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, tahini, and 2 tablespoons water in medium bowl. Add beets and fold to coat. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Place cucumber, parsley, green onions, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice in medium bowl; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat barbecue (medium-high heat). Divide tuna cubes among 6 metal skewers. Brush tuna with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then oregano. Grill tuna until charred on all sides but still pink in centers, about 1 minute per side. Grill pita breads until warmed and charred, about 1 minute per side.
• Place 1 pita bread on each of 6 plates. Spoon parsley salad atop pita. Place 1 tuna skewer atop each. Spoon beet tahini over. Garnish with onion rings and lemon wedges and serve.