Two Bean Salad with Herby Tahini Dressing
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 small shallot finely chopped (approx 2 tbls)
- 3 tbls lemon juice
- 1/4 cup runny tahini
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 3/4 cup chopped herb mix of choice (dill, cilantro, mint, parsley)
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper (sub 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper)
- 3 tbl ice water
- kosher salt
Salad
- 2 x 15 oz cans of beans of choice, drained & rinsed (any white bean variety, black eyed peas, or chickpeas)
- 2 green onions chopped
- 2 celery stalks diced
- salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Add shallots and lemon juice to a food processor and let sit for 10 minutes.
Add the remaining dressing ingredients and process on high for 1 minute, scraping down sides if needed. Adjust seasonings to taste and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, add the salad ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
Add the desired amount of dressing to the salad and gently mix with a wooden spoon. Top with more fresh herbs and enjoy.
