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Heirloom Tomatoes with Lemon Tahini
Created by Rozanne Gold
Tahini, a sesame seed paste, becomes a dreamy dressing when enlivened with lemon zest and fresh squeezed lemon juice. Try it on sweet heirloom tomatoes for summer's best salad.

Servings: Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 8 medium heirloom tomatoes , washed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1 lemon , thinly sliced, for garnish
Directions
In the bowl of a food processor, place tahini, half the lemon zest and lemon juice; pulse to combine.

With the 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.

Bring 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 the side.
From the June 2005 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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