This is a favorite in my household whether eaten with baked falafel (as originally posted) or as salad dressing, so I’m reposting this separately for easier access. Here’s what you need to make a delicious, authentic tahini sauce:

- 1/2 c. tahini (sesame paste)
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Water as needed

Stir together well or blend in food processor. Add water one teaspoon at a time to achieve desired consistency (completely depends on brand of tahini you use). Leftover sauce becomes an excellent salad dressing if thinned down slightly with water.

Serves 2-3

Healthy eating notes:

Look for Maranatha brand raw, unsalted tahini or make your own tahini out of raw sesame seeds in a high-powered blender.

Copyright 2009 Jennifer McCay

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