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Tahini-Agave Mustard Dressing

Tahini-Agave Mustard Dressing
Tahini-Agave Mustard Dressing

I don’t know about you guys, but honey mustard has always been one of my favorite dipping sauces. In my recipe, I use tahini as the base ingredient instead of mayonnaise, as well as raw agave to replace the honey. Whether you are dunking your French fries, having a “burger”, or enjoying a salad, this dressing covers it all- Literally! I usually keep a few bottles of dressing in my refrigerator at all times, this being one of those (and my homemade ranch usually being another). Having some go-to sauces is extremely handy and will make you second guess buying store bought versions they aren’t as healthy for you. Not only do they taste better, but they don’t have any preservatives and you get to control the flavor 100% of the way, making it spicier or more mild depending on your taste!

Tahini-Agave Mustard Dressing

Yields 4-5 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup tahini

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp. dijon mustard

2 Tbsp. white vinegar

1/2 cup raw agave

1/4 tsp. Vitacost Himalayan Fine Pink Salt

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Using a hand held emersion blender, combine all ingredients into a mason jar and blend until well-mixed.
  2. Use dressing for salads or dipping sauces.

Chef’s tip: Feel free to add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a touch of spice.

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Tahini Dressing

Tahini Dressing

Salad

Need a dressing that is light, fresh and fragrant minus all the extra calories? This tahini dressing packs a huge punch for only needing a little bit on your salad, sandwich, or whatever you chose. Just simply blend everything up in a blender and watch how it transforms into a creamy and flavorful dressing.

Salad

Yields 4 oz

Ingredients

1/2 cup of Vitacost Certified Organic Unsalted Sesame Tahini, well stirred

1/3 cup water

1/3 cup lemon juice

1 large garlic clove

2 Tbsp. Flat Leaf Parsley, freshly chopped

1/4 tsp Vitacost Himalayan Fine Pink Salt

1/4 tsp Spicely Organics Black Peppercorns- Tin

Salad

Directions

In a blender, combine all ingredients above and pulse until mixture is smooth and well combined. Place into airtight container and allow dressing to set for 30 minutes, or until chilled.

Salad

Chef’s tip: I recently discovered adding 1/2 tsp of dijon mustard to the dressing adds a great flavor that is much different than the normal tahini (Thanks Elyssa and Jeff)