Flawless Tahini Dressing Recipe

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I get inquiries about tahini often because it is one of my favorite ingredients to use in dressings, sauces, desserts & so much more. I decided to share a blog post about Tahini and the benefits of the sacred sesame seed. I also share yummy recipe & ideas just for you. Let’s get saucey!

Tahini Sauce/ Dressing

What is it? If you’re not familiar with tahini, it’s a creamy, nutty paste made from ground sesame seeds. Popular throughout the Middle East, you can find it blended into hummus or baba ganoush, or drizzled over meat or fish. I use tahini in lots of ways in my healing lab, but most often, I add it to this easy, versatile lemon tahini sauce (Recipe listed below).

Where is it from? Tahini, the product of toasted or raw ground sesame seeds came from Persia where it was called “ardeh.” From there it moved to Israel. For centuries only the aristocracy and wealthy could obtain the ingredients to make tahini.

In some cultures, Tahini was used as currency. It's grown in different parts of the world, but the best sesame seeds come from Ethiopia. How sacred!

What are the health benefits?

Sesame seeds are a good source of healthy fats, protein, B vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and other beneficial plant compounds.

Flawless For Life Tip: Regularly eating substantial portions of these seeds not just an occasional sprinkling on a burger bun. This may aid blood sugar control, combat arthritis pain, hair growth and lower cholesterol. They help in healing skin and make it glow. Sesame seeds help the skin remain warm and moist. They are rich in anti-inflammatory properties that are vital in healing redness and other facial skin issues by getting rid of pathogens and other agents causing skin infections.

How do I use it?

I recommend that you explore the many ways to use Tahini. Theres many uses not limited to salad dressings, desserts, sauce, baking, and spreads.

The possibilities truly are endless. Note:

Find Tahini & raw sesame seeds in any international market or health food store.

Here You Glow✨

Flawless Tahini Salad Dressing & Sauce

You will need:

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup tahini

4 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste

1 tbsp of garlic

½ teaspoon fine sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

To prepare;

Whisk or blend all ingredients until smooth.

Add 2 tablespoons of ice-cold water, more as needed until desired texture is achieved. Transfer to a container & chill for 30 minutes or use right away at room temperature.

Note:

This will make enough for several uses, store leftover sauce in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for up to 6 months.

Be creative, add herbs & spices of your liking & enjoy. I’d love to hear your feedback so do share once your tried this recipe or any of our Flawless recipes.

With Love 💕 Rashada Siojo