Multi-purpose Creamy Salad Dressing
Chop up any seasonal veg such as cucumber, tomato, radish, fennel and/or celery. Smother with this creamy
dreamy dressing and some fresh herbs to finish … a delectable side salad is ready in no time!
*to bulk up, feel free to add some croutons, toasted pita or any cooked grains
Ingredients (enough for 2 Salad bowls)
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp chile pepper flakes (if possible, look for Aleppo pepper flakes)
2 tsp ground toasted coriander seeds
1 tsp ground toasted cumin seeds
2 tsp poppy seeds
1 tsp sesame seeds (or just use total 3 tsp poppy seeds)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp good quality extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
4 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp Greek yogurt (substitute with vegan yoghurt to keep the dressing dairy free)
1 tbsp water (more to adjust the consistency)
Optional additions
Handful of soft herbs, chopped
Directions
Combine the first nine ingredients in a small bowl, and whisk until well mixed to form a seedy lemon oil mixture.
Then whisk tahini, yoghurt and water in a medium bowl.
Now gradually stream the contents (lemon, seeds, oil & spice mix) from small bowl into medium bowl (Tahini mix). Keep whisking until its homogenous and doesn’t look split. Add a couple splashes of water to adjust the consistency of the dressing.
Now divide your salad ingredients (greens, fruits, veggies, grains, protein , etc.) into bowls. Pour the dressing and toss well!
For extra punch, add some chopped up soft herbs like basil, mint, cilantro or parsley into the lemon oil mixture. Enjoy!