Creamy Tahini Sauce, Three Ways

By nnlester

Serve this ultra-creamy tahini sauce with grilled meats or roasted vegetables, or use it as a base for a silky avocado dip or an herby salad dressing.

Ingredients

• 2 2 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1 1 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1 1 cup tahini
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 2 2 ripe avocados, cubed
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 2 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 1 1 cup coarsely chopped English hothouse cucumber
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 2 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup fresh dill fronds

Details

Servings 5
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from epicurious.com

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle garlic with salt on a cutting board, then use the side of a knife to smash into a paste. Transfer to a large bowl. Add tahini and 1 cup warm water. Whisk until smooth. Add parsley, lemon juice, oil, and cayenne and whisk to combine.

For the creamy tahini dip with avocado:

Combine avocado, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, cumin, and 1/2 cup Creamy Tahini Sauce in a large bowl, then mash with a fork until smooth. For a smoother texture, purée in a blender.

For the creamy tahini dressing with cucumber and dill:

Purée cucumber, buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and 1/2 cup Creamy Tahini Sauce in a blender until smooth. Add dill and pulse a few more times to combine.

Creamy Tahini Sauce can be stored in an airtight container and chilled for up to 7 days.