Use it to make Tarator sauce. Tarator is a little-known but much-loved multipurpose sauce that’s particularly tasty for dipping grilled chicken or steamed vegetables. Add 4 cloves minced garlic to 1⁄2 cup tahini, 1⁄2 cup lemon juice, and 1⁄4 cup parsley. Pulse in a food processor until combined.
Dress your salad with it. Give your balsamic dressing a break and try a tahini-based salad dressing instead. For an easy recipe, combine 1⁄2 cup tahini and 1⁄2 cup olive oil with 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons of grated ginger in a blender. Drizzle over your greens and enjoy.
Make a double sesame burger. Why should the bun get all the sesame love? Tahini is super as a mild condiment on meats. Use it straight or enhance with a little lemon juice and smoked paprika and spread it on your burger. Some feta and cucumbers would complete the Mediterranean theme.
Stir it into soup. Like peanut butter, tahini works well as a flavor-booster and thickener in soups.
