What is Tahini?
Tahini is a traditional Middle Eastern condiment. It is made by grounding sesame seeds into a paste. It is often added to dressings, sauces, dips, and other dishes. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES Tahini is naturally gluten free, but you may want to check the bottle you buy to make sure it does not contain any gluten in its manufacturing if staying gluten free is important for you. When we make Tahini sauce, it is a smooth sauce because we use a food processor to mix it all up.
Ingredients used to make Tangy Tahini dressing
Tangy Tahini dressing needs the following ingredients to make it taste amazing, so make sure you have the following on hand before making:
Garlic - You can use fresh crushed or minced garlic.Fresh parsley - You can use your preferred parsley.Salt (to taste)Tahini - This Middle Eastern ingredient is often sold in grocery stores in the international section or may be found in a speciality shop or online.Lemon juice - For best results, use freshly squeezed lemon juice.Water - You can use cool tap or filtered water.
How to make Tahini sauce
After you gather all your ingredients, follow these easy steps to make the Tahini sauce recipe.
First, crush the garlic. Next, add the garlic, tahini paste, half of the parsley, and lime juice to the bowl of a food processor and blend. As it blends, it will thicken, so you will need to add a small amount of water and blend some more.You can keep blending and adding water in small amounts until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Pro tips and tricks
When making Tahini dressing, follow these simple tips and tricks for the best results:
Do not substitute fresh lemon with bottled juice, it won’t taste as fresh!Sweeteners balance the sauce, so add a little bit to give the tangy Tahini dressing a bit of a sweetnessWhen mixing, add water to achieve desired consistencyFor a rich finish, drizzle in just a touch of olive oilDress it up with fresh herbs
How to serve
Tahini sauce goes great with our Roasted Cauliflower ,Greek, Mediterranean, or Middle Eastern salads and foods. You can serve it over top of falafel or as part of a wrap. You can also serve it alongside hummus or Tzatziki sauce to add more flavor to pita chips or your favorite dippables. You’ll find it compliments these two sauces excellently!
Try our other awesome dips
Creamy Dill Pickle DipPeanut SauceAvocado CremaCheese SauceCopycat Chick Fil A SauceSriracha AioliPesto Sauce
Let us know what you think
If you make this delicious recipe, let us know how it went! When you make this, be sure to take a pic and tag us on Instagram @dbellyrulesdmind or Facebook @thebellyrulesthemind! When making Tahini dressing, follow these simple tips and tricks for the best results:
Do not substitute fresh lemon with bottled juice, it won’t taste as fresh!Sweeteners balance the sauce, so add a little bit to give the tangy Tahini dressing a bit of a sweetnessWhen mixing, add water to achieve desired consistencyFor a rich finish, drizzle in just a touch of olive oilDress it up with fresh herbs
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