Lemon Herb Tahini Sauce Recipe Cava Copycat Whiskaffair

on Feb 13, 2023, Updated Oct 04, 2023 Here are a few more homemade sauce recipes: Hibachi Mustard Sauce, Strawberry BBQ Sauce, Cilantro Garlic Sauce, Basil Walnut Pesto, and Thai Peanut Sauce. My little kitchen garden keeps giving. Today, I harvested a big bunch of mixed herbs. Cilantro went into a batch of my Green Chutney and Cilantro Chimichurri. I made and froze a batch of pesto using Italian basil, and then the remaining cilantro, basil, and parsley were used to make this delicious sauce.

About Lemon Herb Tahini

Lemon Herb Tahini is a refreshing sauce made using tahini, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and some fresh herbs. This sauce is popularly served at Cava Grill, a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain across the USA. This Cava copycat lemon and herb tahini is easy to make at home. It comes together in just 5 minutes using a few simple ingredients. It is creamy, earthy, and nutty in taste. This sauce is very versatile and can be used in many ways. It is also an excellent substitute for the classic tahini sauce. Serve it with freshly made pita bread or veggie sticks, smear it on your summer sandwiches, or use it as a great summer salad dressing. Fresh Herbs – This recipe requires fresh herbs like parsley, basil, and cilantro. Lemon Juice and Zest add the perfect tanginess to the tahini dip. Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Use a good quality EVOO for the best taste. Others – You will also need fresh garlic, salt, and cold water. Garlic is my favorite ingredient, which solely adds so much flavor. You can increase the quantity if you like the tahini to be more garlicky. Cold water is added to adjust the consistency of the dip and make it even creamier.

1-2 peeled garlic cloves ¼ cup fresh parsley (packed, rinsed) ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (packed, rinsed) ¼ cup cilantro (packed, rinsed) ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoon lemon zest

Pulse until roughly chopped. Scrape the sides of the processor a few times while pulsing. Note – If you like a smoother sauce, use a blender instead of a food processor. Now add 2 tablespoon of cold water and blend for a minute or until the sauce becomes creamy. Add more water if you’d like a thinner sauce. Check for salt and add more if needed. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days. Add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup to this dressing to give it a slightly sweet taste.