Tahini Caesar Salad (Printable Format)

Crisp romaine and cherry tomatoes with a creamy tahini-lemon dressing, croutons and Parmesan.

# What's Needed:

→ Salad

01 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or vegetarian hard cheese)
04 - 1 cup croutons (store-bought or homemade)

→ Tahini Caesar Dressing

05 - 1/3 cup tahini
06 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
09 - 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (or vegetarian alternative)
10 - 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
11 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 2 tablespoons water (plus more as needed)
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Gradually add water, whisking until the dressing is smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
02 - Place chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, and croutons in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the tahini Caesar dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all ingredients.
04 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top and toss gently to combine.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra croutons and Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It secretly comes together in just one bowl but feels restaurant-level.
  • The tahini dressing is both rich and bright, giving even old salad skeptics something to talk about.
02 -
  • If you pour in water too quickly, the tahini dressing can seize; slow drizzles are your friend.
  • Making your own croutons with leftover bread guarantees at least one kitchen dance break while they toast.
03 -
  • Let the dressing rest for five minutes before tasting&8212;the flavors meld and mellow, so you can adjust more accurately.
  • If you go overboard with tahini, loosen with extra lemon juice and a splash of water.
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