Yogurt Tahini Dressing 🥗
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Description:
Zenith, a culinary wizard whose recipes now live on through adoptions, gifted us this delightful Yogurt Tahini Dressing. Originally from “The Clueless Vegetarian,” this dressing or dip strikes the perfect balance between creamy yogurt, nutty tahini, zesty garlic, and fresh herbs. It’s a versatile addition to salads, a flavorful dip for veggies, or a scrumptious spread for pita sandwiches!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Plain nonfat yogurt |
| 1/4 cup | Tahini |
| 3 cloves | Garlic |
| 1 tbsp | Lemon juice |
| 1 tbsp | Fresh parsley, chopped |
| 1/2 | Green onion, chopped |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
Nutrition per Serving:
- Calories: 107.5
- Fat: 7.3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 0.6mg
- Sodium: 181.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 7.5g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Protein: 4.6g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Goodness 🥣
- Gather all your ingredients: plain nonfat yogurt, tahini, garlic cloves, lemon juice, fresh parsley, green onion, and salt.
- If you’ve got a food processor or blender, now’s the time to shine! Otherwise, a trusty spoon and some elbow grease will do just fine.
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Blend and Bliss 🌪
- In your chosen mixing vessel, combine the yogurt and tahini. Marvel at the creamy union taking place.
- Crush those garlic cloves with the flat side of your knife, then mince them finely. Toss these garlicky morsels into the mix.
- Squeeze in that tangy lemon juice for a burst of freshness.
- Chop up the fresh parsley and green onion. Sprinkle them into the bowl.
- Season with a pinch of salt, just enough to awaken the flavors without stealing the spotlight.
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Whizz, Whir, Whisk 🥄
- If you’re using a food processor or blender, hit that power button and let the magic happen. Blend until smooth and dreamy.
- If you’re hand mixing, embrace the rhythm of stirring until everything melds together into creamy perfection.
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Taste and Adjust 👩🍳
- Give your dressing a taste. Is it singing with flavor? If not, a touch more lemon juice or a pinch of salt might be the secret notes it needs.
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Serve and Enjoy! 🍴
- This dressing is a versatile gem. Drizzle it over your favorite salad greens for a healthy and satisfying meal.
- It’s also a champion dip for crunchy veggies. Dunk away!
- Feeling adventurous? Slather it generously inside a pita pocket, then stuff with fresh veggies for a portable taste sensation.
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Store for Later 🌿
- Got leftovers? Lucky you! Pop it in an airtight container and store in the fridge.
- It’ll keep for a few days, ready to elevate your next meal with its creamy, garlicky goodness.
So there you have it, Zenith’s legacy lives on through this Yogurt Tahini Dressing. Whip up a batch and discover the joys of homemade dressings that are as easy as they are delicious! 🌟
