22 BASICS
TAHINI DRESSING

Tahini (a paste of ground sesame seeds) can now be found in most grocery

stores. Be sure to stir well before measuring out, as it naturally separates in

its jar. This dressing is a perfect match for our Falafel on page 47, but is also

just as delicious over mixed greens.

Makes about 1 cup
1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the
food processor. With the machine running on High,
drop the garlic through the feed tube. Allow to
process until fi nely chopped. Stop machine to scrape
down sides. Add the tahini, ¼ cup of water, lemon
juice, honey, salt and pepper.
2. Turn machine on Low to process while adding the oil
through the drizzle hole in the pusher. Continue to
process until desired consistency. If dressing seems
too thick, process in up to an additional ¼ cup of
water. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):
Calories 91 (88% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 1g • fat 9g
• sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 111mg • calc. 22mg • fi ber 0g
1 GARLIC CLOVE
1⁄3
CUP TAHINI
¼ CUP WATER, PLUS MORE AS
NEEDED
2 TABLESPOONS FRESH LEMON JUICE
1 TEASPOON HONEY
¾ TEASPOON KOSHER SALT
¼ TEASPOON FRESHLY GROUND
BLACK PEPPER
½ CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL