TAHINI AND MINT DRESSING

Nutty and creamy, this dressing tastes a bit like hummus. Toss it with tomatoes, cucumber, kale or romaine, toasted whole-wheat pita wedges, pomegranate seeds, and cooked chickpeas. Feel free to add some cumin, coriander, and cayenne.

MAKES: about 3/4 CUP

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 very large garlic clove
• 1/3 cup packed fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup plain unsweetened soy milk
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tahini (well stirred)
• 2 tablespoons fresh, strained lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons agave nectar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 grinds black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add the garlic to the bowl of a mini food processor, and process until finely chopped, about 10 seconds.
2. Add the remaining ingredients, and process until smooth, about 40 seconds.