Tahini Green Goddess Dressing – Recipe!

Salads are a big part of my everyday eating and this Tahini Green Goddess Dressing just made them that much better.

Many of us have prepared a green goddess dressing with fresh herbs, garlic, and something creamy; like mayonnaise or yogurt, however this version with tahini paste makes this green goddess recipe so much tastier.  Tahini is a sesame paste that’s readily available at most grocers, and is made of sesame seeds that have been pulverized into a thick butter.  The thick and seedy consistency gives this dressing body and a nutty sort of flavor that pairs beautifully with fresh herbs.

I used both apple cider vinegar and lemon juice for acidity, which brightens the entire dressing making it one delicious dip or dressing.  I like to spoon it over arugula, but it would be beautiful as a dipping sauce with a steamed artichoke, roasted potatoes or even potato chips.

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, peeled

1/2 cup tahini paste

1 teaspoon kosher salt

4 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons honey

1/2 cup water

1 cup fresh parsley

1 cup fresh cilantro

1/2 lemon

(Makes about 1 Cup)

To Prepare:

1. In a food processor, add garlic cloves and pulse until coarse.
2. Add tahini paste, salt, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey and water.  Pulverize until smooth, about 1 minute.
3. Add parsley, cilantro and juice of 1/2 lemon.  Pulverize for 2 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
4. Spoon into a jar and store in refrigerator.  Enjoy!