Zesty Lemon-Tahini Dressing with Fresh Parsley

This tangy, creamy dressing is the perfect way to add a pop of flavor to your salads, wraps, or grilled vegetables. It's made with a blend of fresh lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, honey, and spices, and it's finished off with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The result is a dressing that's both flavorful and refreshing.

The inspiration for this dressing came to me one day when I was making a batch of hummus. I had some leftover tahini, and I was looking for a way to use it up. I started experimenting with different ingredients, and I eventually came up with this dressing. I've been using it on my salads ever since, and I've never looked back.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the lemon juice, tahini, water, olive oil, honey, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
3. Stir in the parsley.
4. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for later use.

Why It Works

• The lemon juice adds a bright, tangy flavor to the dressing.
• The tahini adds a creamy, nutty flavor and helps to thicken the dressing.
• The olive oil adds a richness and depth of flavor to the dressing.
• The honey adds a touch of sweetness to the dressing.
• The spices add a warm, savory flavor to the dressing.
• The fresh parsley adds a fresh, herbaceous flavor to the dressing.