Tahini Dressing Over Mediterranean Salad

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons sesami tahini
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/8 cup capers, minced
• 1/8 cup kalamata olive, minced
• 2 small garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
• paprika (to garnish)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 medium tomato, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
• 1 cup chickpeas, cooked and cooled (or canned)
• 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Recipe

• 1 mix dressing ingredients together in a bowl.if you would like a little sweetness, add the brown sugar. but try it without first. if the sauce is too thick, you may thin with a little water or lemon juice.
• 2 slice vegetables for salad. add chickpeas. place on plate, salt and pepper to taste, but remember the dressing is full of flavor! sprinkle feta cheese over the top.
• 3 add the dressing and enjoy! the dressing is also good over felafels, vegs., and grains.
• 4 if taking on a picnic, pack the salad and the dressing separately. mix together when serving.