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Turmeric-Tahini Dressing

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Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

A spicy, creamy vibrant dressing that’s equally delicious on grain bowls and hearty salads, like kale.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about ¾ cup

Ingredients

¼ cup tahini
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, turmeric, cayenne, and ¼ cup water until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.

    Step 2

    DO AHEAD: Dressing can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 45 Fat (g) 4.5 Saturated Fat (g) .5 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 1 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 0 Protein (g) 1 Sodium (mg) 0
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