Tahini Dressing
⏱️ 5 min🍳 0 min⏱️ 5 min📊 Easy🍽️ 4 servingsVolume 2 · Sunday Sauce
A smooth, nutty tahini dressing thinned with lemon and water — the perfect drizzle for grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or salads.
| Amount | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 tbsp tahini | |
| juice of 1 lemon | |
| 5 tbsp olive oil | |
| 2 tbsp plain yogurt | |
| salt and black pepper, to taste |
Preparation
- Whisk together 2 tbsp tahini, the juice of 1 lemon, 5 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp plain yogurt in a jar or glass until smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Thin with a little water if needed and serve.
- Green Tahini (Tahini verde) — In a blender combine 1 cup cilantro leaves, 100 ml water (3.4 fl oz), 2 garlic cloves, 70 g tahini (2.5 oz, about 4–5 tbsp), 1/2–1 tsp salt and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Blend until smooth; adjust seasoning. Excellent with meatballs or as a dip for fries. Tahini is also a good cheese substitute for dairy-free or vegan diets.
Recipe from "The Italian Kitchen" by Vita Milanese — Volume 2: Sunday Sauce
Recipe from The Italian Kitchen by Vita Milanese — Volume 2 · Sunday Sauce. Discover all volumes on the ebook page.