Ingredients
1/2 c. tahini (sesame seed paste)
Zest of 2 lemons
5 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
salt
8 medium heirloom tomatoes
1 lemon
Freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Step 1In bowl of a food processor, place tahini, half lemon zest, and lemon juice; pulse to combine.Step 2With motor running, add 7 to 8 tablespoons cold water and continue to process until mixture is thick and smooth. Add salt to taste, and refrigerate until cold.Step 3Bring tahini to room temperature. Arrange tomatoes on a platter in a tight overlapping pattern; drizzle half the tahini over tomatoes. Scatter remaining lemon zest on top. Tuck lemon slices around and between tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve remaining tahini on side.
For summer’s best salad, tahini, or sesame seed paste, becomes a dreamy dressing when enlivened with lemon zest and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
