Mediterranean Herbed Tahini Sauce

I recently acquired an indoor herb garden which will allow me to grow herbs all year long. But there is just something unmistakably special about herbs growing outside in the Summer, under the care of sun and rain (and the occasional hose, of course).

And in order to pay homage to my wonderful herb garden and my health, I whipped up an easy and delicious herby green tahini dressing that's rich in flavor, wonderful on grilled or roasted vegetables, chicken, fish, salads, grain bowls, and more. It's an all-around favorite. So if you ever wonder what to do with all your fresh herbs this Mediterranean herbed tahini sauce is your answer!

And if you're someone who's been on the blog for some time, you know my sheer appreciation for taste and function. While I'm tempted to go crazy and add a bunch of different herbs and spices, I wanted to keep things in line with my other popular Lemon Tahini Dressing and keep things minimal. That's also very much the approach to the Mediterranean diet.

You can toss this herbed green sauce on Sauteed Sweet Potatoes With Kale And Caramelized Onions, Rutabaga And Zucchini Fritters, Oven-Roasted Vegetables, Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables, raw cut-up vegetables, and so much more!

• It's vegan, paleo, whole 30, gluten-free
• Also low-carb and keto
• Can be made LOW-FODMAP
• Is a good source of healthy fat
• Requires only a few ingredients
• Takes minutes to make
• Is an easy and healthy Mediterranean diet recipe

Tahini - Look for tahini that contains only sesame seeds and nothing else. If possible, organic is the best way to go.

Lemon - You'll need the lemon zest as well as the whole lemon, juiced.

Herbs - While you have flexibility with the herbs, I prefer cilantro, parsley, and basil. I find the combination to be quite delicious and invigorating.

Garlic - If you like garlic, feel free to add as much as you want. I prefer sticking with ½ clove, but if garlic is your thing, go wild.

Extra virgin olive oil - Good, fruity olive oil works very well in this Mediterranean dressing recipe.

Salt - As always the make-or-break ingredient, salt, balances out all flavors.

See the recipe card for quantities.

This sauce is so easy to make but it does require a very good blender. I love my Vitamix beyond measure and use it every single day.

Add the herbs first and then the rest of the ingredients to a strong blender.

Blend on low then high speed, scraping down the sides if needed for at least 1 minute or longer.

Add the herby green sauce to a bowl and serve right away.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for several days.

Hint: When you store the sauce in the refrigerator, it will harden because of the tahini and olive oil. You can easily bring it to room temperature when you're ready to use it, and it will also soften once you add it to your favorite recipes.

• Herbs - feel free to get creative with the herbs but go easy with anything that's too potent, like too much marjoram or rosemary.
• Garlic - if you're low-FODMAP, feel free to skip the garlic or garlic-infused extra virgin olive oil.

You can change this recipe up and make it less dense or more, depending on your preference.

• Make it creamier - add only 2 tablespoon water or no water at all.
• Make it runnier - if you prefer a Mediterranean dressing as opposed to a sauce, then add a little more water at a time.
• Give it a spicy kick - you can add some chopped-up pepper of your choice such as jalapeno, serrano, or habanero.

As I mentioned earlier, for this recipe a strong blender is going to do the trick. Alternatively, you can use a food processor too.

Store the herby green dressing in an air-tight container for up to a week.

You can get as creative as you want with your herbs but I find the combination of parsley, cilantro, and basil to work very well.

Tahini naturally separates at room temperature with the oil on top. Being very careful, you can mix it with a butter knife. If you go too fast, you'll be covered in oil. Alternatively, you can add the oil and then the tahini into a blender and let it do the work for you. I've done it, and it's magic!

As I mentioned, cilantro, parsley, and basil were my choices, but you can use any fresh herbs you have available and change the flavor of your green sauce as you wish. You can get as creative as you want!

You can put it on wraps, sandwiches, falafel, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, quinoa salad, fresh-cut vegetables, etc.

You can store the sauce for up to a week in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, let it come to sauce temperature and give it a good mix or alternatively, just add it directly to any warm food and it will soften.

Looking for other inspiring recipes? Try these:

Easy Mediterranean Lemon Tahini Dressing (Keto, Vegan, Low-FODMAP)

Rutabaga Noodles with Tahini Sauce and Cashew Crumble

Cumin Roasted Carrots with Avocado and Tahini Dressing

Heirloom Roasted Carrots with a Simple Lemon Tahini Dressing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with this Mediterranean Tahini Sauce:

Easy Chicken Marinade For Grilling

Best Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic and Basil

Honey Lime Grilled Shrimp with Pineapple

Easy Lunch - Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad