Jennifer Cornbleet’s Favorite Garden Salad With Tahini

JC says: "This dressing can actually make a salad so scrumptious you’ll want to devour it. As you may know, tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds. You could replace the tahini with almond or cashew butter for an equally delicious dressing. The chopped cashews or almonds add a nice crunch and even more hardiness."

Garden Salad with Tahini Dressing

• 4 tablespoons raw tahini

• 4 tablespoons water

• 2tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1 small clove garlic, crushed or finely minced

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 6 cups chopped or torn lettuce (romaine, red, green leaf or arugula/spinach)

• 1cup thinly sliced red or green cabbage (optional)

• 1 cup grated carrots

• 1/2 cucumber, sliced into half-moons

• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)

• 1/4 cup cashews or soaked/peeled almonds, chopped (optional)

How to:

• Put the tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine.

• Add the remaining ingredients and toss to combine. 

• Serve immediately.

Variation: Replace the tahini with raw almond or cashew butter.