Honey-Tahini Dressing

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From EatingWell:  March/April 2009

Extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice are the backbone of this dressing, but it gets a unique toasty flavor from tahini.

About 1 1/4 cups | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup tahini, (see Tip)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Combine lemon juice, oil, tahini, honey and garlic in a blender, a jar with a tight-fitting lid or a medium bowl. Blend, shake or whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon : 66 Calories; 6 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 4 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 3 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 118 mg Sodium; 28 mg Potassium

Exchanges: 1 fat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

• Tip: Tahini is a thick paste of ground sesame seeds. Look for it in large supermarkets in the Middle Eastern section or near other nut butters.