Tahini Caper Salad Dressing

Miri Rotkovitz/ Photo credit:The Spruce / Miri Rotkovitz

6 Servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed, from about 1 lemon)
• 1 tablespoon capers (roughly chopped)
• 1 tablespoon caper brine
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic (peeled, smashed, and finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons zaatar
• 1/4 cup olive oil (extra-virgin)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini and lemon juice.
2. Add the capers, caper brine, chopped garlic, rice vinegar, and zaatar, and whisk again.
3. Slowly stream in the olive oil while continuing to whisk, until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
4. Serve over salad or grain bowls. Store, covered in the refrigerator, for up to 2 days.