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The % daily values are based on a diet of 2000 calories per day
These are approximate values.
Recipe posted on: 11 January 2010
Diabetes Friendly RecipeHealthy recipe for people with diabetes.
Low GI RecipeHealthy recipe with a low glycemic index.
Vegetarian RecipeHealthy vegetarian recipe (the recipe may contain dairy or eggs only).
Low carbohydrate RecipeHealthy and flavoursome recipe low in carbohydrates.
Dairy Free RecipeDairy free recipe for people with lactose intolerance.
Gluten free RecipeGluten free recipe for people with gluten intolerance.
Vegan RecipeHealthy and tasty vegan recipe that contains no animal products.
Heart Healthy RecipeHeart healthy recipe to nourish your heart.
This dressing is great over roasted vegetable, fresh green salad or even with grilled lamb or fish.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- Extra virgin, cold pressed olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt
Method
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Combine all ingredients (except salt, sweet paprika, olive oil and water) in a bowl.
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Slowly add the water until a smooth, semi-runny paste forms.
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Season the dressing to taste with the salt.
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Allow the dressing to stand in the refridgerator for about 30 minutes, to allow the flavours to develop properly.
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Serve drizzled with some olive oil and sweet paprika.
The tahini dressing will keep in the refridgerator, covered, for up to 5 days.
Advertisement| Nutrition Information | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 48 | 2.4% |
| Calories from fat | 36 | 60.0% |
| Total fat | 4.0 g | 6.0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 3.0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 154 mg | 10.6% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1.0% |
| Dietary fibre | 0.7 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 1.4% |
These are approximate values.
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