Tahini Dressing over Mediterranean Salad

Tahini Dressing over Mediterranean Salad

Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons sesami tahini
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/8 cup capers, minced
• 1/8 cup kalamata olive, minced
• 2 small garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
• paprika (to garnish)
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

• 1 Mix dressing ingredients together in a bowl.If you would like a little sweetness, add the brown sugar. But try it without first. If the sauce is too thick, you may thin with a little water or lemon juice.
• 2 Slice vegetables for salad. Add chickpeas. Place on plate, salt and pepper to taste, but remember the dressing is full of flavor! Sprinkle feta cheese over the top.
• 3 Add the dressing and enjoy! The dressing is also good over felafels, vegs., and grains.
• 4 If taking on a picnic, pack the salad and the dressing separately. Mix together when serving.