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.
Recipe information
Total Time
15 minutes
Yield
Makes about 2 1/2 cups sauce
Ingredients
For the Creamy Tahini Sauce:
For the Creamy Tahini Dip with Avocado:
For the Creamy Tahini Dressing with Cucumber and Dill:
Preparation
Make the Creamy Tahini Sauce:
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:
Step 2
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:
Step 3
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.
Do Ahead
Step 4
Creamy Tahini Sauce can be stored in an airtight container and chilled for up to 7 days.
Recipe notes
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