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Lemon Herb Tahini in a serving bowl.

Lemon Herb Tahini

Lemon Herb Tahini sauce, a vegan, creamy, and nutty sesame seed dressing. A Copycat Cava restaurant dressing for dipping vegetables and bread or topping salads.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
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Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories/serving 248 kcal

Equipment

  • High Speed Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup Tahini
  • ¼ cup parsley
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, about 1 teaspoon
  • 1 tablespoon chives optional
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • ½ teaspoon maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • In a high speed blender of food processor add the tahini, garlic, salt, maple syrup, olive oil, and lemon juice.
    ½ cup Tahini, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon table salt
    Adding garlic and lemon to the tahini.
  • Add the fresh herbs and chives (optional) and blend for 30 seconds. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time to thin the sauce.
    ¼ cup parsley, ¼ cup cilantro, 1 tablespoon chives, 2 tablespoons water
    Herbs added to the food processor.
  • Keep blending for 1-2 minutes until the mixture turns from grainy/chunky looking to smooth and creamy. Add more water if the consistency is too thick depending if you want to use it as a salad dressing or a vegetable dip.
    Finely mixed tahini sauce ready to be served.

Notes

  1. Make sure to blend until that smooth texture appears, it's fun to watch it make the texture jump! Tahini can be stubborn but will eventually give. 
  2. You can easily substitute parsley and cilantro for either mint or basil. Each will give a unique but delicious fresh herb taste.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of fresh dill for a dash of flavor.
  4. If you add too much water, you can add a teaspoon of tahini at a time to get the right consistency. 
  5. This can be bitter, add a dash of honey to sweeten the dip up.

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 305mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
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