Tahini Dressing Over Mediterranean Salad Food

HOW TO MAKE TAHINI DRESSING

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A creamy, rich sauce of tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice, and maple syrup! Add garlic or salt for extra flavor. The perfect dressing or sauce for salads, falafel, sandwiches, and more!

Provided by Minimalist Baker

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/3 cup tahini
1 medium lemon, juiced ((1 medium lemon yields ~3 Tbsp or 45 ml))
1-2 Tbsp maple syrup ((or sub agave - or honey if not vegan))
1 pinch sea salt ((optional))
1 clove garlic ((minced // optional))
Water ((to thin // ~3-6 Tbsp or 45-90 ml as original recipe is written))

Steps:

To a medium mixing bowl, add tahini, lemon juice, and maple syrup. If adding salt and garlic, add now (optional).
Whisk to combine. Then slowly add water until creamy and pourable. The mixture may seize up and thicken at first, but continue adding water a little at a time and whisking until creamy and smooth.
Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more lemon juice for acidity, salt for saltiness, or maple syrup for sweetness.
Enjoy fresh, or store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 5 days (sometimes longer). This is delicious on things like Salads, Falafel, Fritters, Buddha Bowls, and more!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 three-tablespoon serving, Calories 133 kcal, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, Fat 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 24 mg, Fiber 2.3 g, Sugar 2.7 g

TAHINI DRESSING

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I like to serve this tahini dressing over a salad of romaine lettuce, baby red potatoes, asparagus and snap peas. It's a healthy and tasty way to start a meal. Don't miss these other

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup tahini
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TAHINI DRESSING

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The potent combination of tahini, garlic and lemon that is so beloved throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East also makes a fantastic salad dressing when sweetened with a touch of honey. But no need to stop there - the creamy dressing is also delicious on grilled fish, roast chicken, steamed vegetables, grain bowls and more. There may be a point when you're whisking in the tahini that the sauce seems to seize or thicken. Don't worry - it will smooth out again once you begin to whisk in the water.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic, mashed into a paste
1/2 cup well-stirred tahini
1/4 to 1/3 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch ground cayenne pepper
Kosher salt

Steps:

Whisk together the lemon juice, honey and garlic paste in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the tahini. Whisk in the water a little at a time until the sauce is smooth, creamy and has the consistency of cold heavy cream. Whisk in the cumin, cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste add more salt if desired.

TASTEFUL TAHINI SALAD DRESSING

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I hate mayo, but I love hummus and tahini. People are always asking for the recipe. The tahini gives it a Middle Eastern feel and the lemon, garlic, and ginger flavors really give it a kick! Easy to make, just needs a blender or a food processor. Experiment by adding a bit more lemon or a bit less garlic, or adding ground mint. Works well on anything, especially on simple salads.

Provided by Matt Sandler

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

½ cup tahini (sesame paste)
½ cup olive oil
½ cup water
¼ cup tamari (dark soy sauce)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, pressed
black pepper to taste

Steps:

Blend the tahini, olive oil, water, tamari, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, and black pepper together in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 258.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

LENTIL SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

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Pack four of your 5-a-day into each portion of this healthy lentil and sweet potato salad, which provides calcium, iron, folate, vitamin C and fibre.

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories Lunch, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil
320g sweet potatoes , cut into cubes
2 large carrots , cut into thin sticks (320g)
2 large courgettes , (375g) cut into chunks
2 medium red onions , halved and sliced
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp finely chopped ginger
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
2 x 390g cans green lentils , drained
2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
1 lemon , zested
good handful of mint , roughly chopped
handful of parsley , roughly chopped
2.5-3 tbsp tahini
1 garlic clove , finely grated
2 x 120g pot bio yogurt
a little smoked paprika , to serve

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large non-stick wok. Add the sweet potato and fry for 5 mins, stirring frequently until it starts to soften. If it starts to brown too quickly, put a lid on the pan. Add the carrot, courgette, onion, cumin and ginger, then cook over a high heat, stirring frequently, until the veg is tender and a little charred. Stir in the seeds towards the end so they cook for a couple of mins. Remove from the heat and add the lentils, bouillon powder, lemon zest, mint and parsley.
Meanwhile, stir the tahini with the garlic, yogurt and 1 tbsp water to make a dressing. Spoon the lentil salad into bowls and top with the dressing and paprika, if using. If you're following our Healthy Diet Plan, save two portions stored in containers and chill until ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.36 milligram of sodium

EDAMAME PASTA SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

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A slightly different pasta salad, feel free to double it for potlucks and picnics. I particularly like to use Wacky Mac or tri-color pasta for this!

Provided by the80srule

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 ounces shell pasta, cooked tender (1 dry cup or just a teensy bit less so to not overpower the edamame)
1 1/2 cups shelled edamame (if using fresh or frozen, or 1 15-oz can edamame rinsed and drained )
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans
1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons tahini
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

Cook the pasta according to package directions, preferably tender. When it's done cooking, rinse with cold water and pour in a large serving bowl or container.
Rinse and drain the black beans and edamame.
Thaw the corn (and edamame).
Mix the corn, edamame, and black beans together with the pasta.
Make the dressing by putting all the dressing ingredients in a blender (except the sesame seeds) and pulse until fully mixed.
Stir in the sesame seeds.
Pour the completed dressing over the pasta, and let chill for about 45 minutes-1 hour then serve. Lasts about 4-5 days fresh and great for brown-bagging lunch; and if your workplace lacks a fridge, don't fear due to the lack of dairy products!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1047, Fat 67.5, SaturatedFat 9.2, Sodium 462.7, Carbohydrate 85.8, Fiber 14.5, Sugar 7.4, Protein 29.6