Active Time

　　15 minutes

　　Total Time

　　15 minutes

　　Serve this ultra-creamy tahini sauce with grilled meats or roasted vegetables, or use it as a base for a silky avocado dip or an herby salad dressing.

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 2 1/2 cups sauce

　　

For the Creamy Tahini Sauce:

2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped

　　1 teaspoon kosher salt

　　1 cup tahini

　　1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

　　1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

　　1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

　　1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

　　

For the Creamy Tahini Dip with Avocado:

2 ripe avocados, cubed

　　1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

　　2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

　　1/4 teaspoon cumin

　　

For the Creamy Tahini Dressing with Cucumber and Dill:

1 cup coarsely chopped English hothouse cucumber

　　1/4 cup buttermilk

　　1/4 cup sour cream

　　2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

　　1/4 cup fresh dill fronds

　　

Make the Creamy Tahini Sauce:

Step 1

Sprinkle garlic with salt on a cutting board, then use the side of a knife to smash into a paste. Transfer to a large bowl. Add tahini and 1 cup warm water. Whisk until smooth. Add parsley, lemon juice, oil, and cayenne and whisk to combine.

　　

For the Creamy Tahini Dip with Avocado:

Step 2

Combine avocado, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, cumin, and 1/2 cup Creamy Tahini Sauce in a large bowl, then mash with a fork until smooth. For a smoother texture, purée in a blender.

　　

For the Creamy Tahini Dressing with Cucumber and Dill:

Step 3

Purée cucumber, buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and 1/2 cup Creamy Tahini Sauce in a blender until smooth. Add dill and pulse a few more times to combine.

　　

Do Ahead

Step 4

Creamy Tahini Sauce can be stored in an airtight container and chilled for up to 7 days.