Tahini-Dressed Tuna, Chicken, Egg, or Whatever Salad

Photo copyright Jillian Guyette, courtesy of Agate Publishing

Tahini is a natural replacement for mayonnaise. So whatever your reason—health, change of pace, or you just don’t dig mayo—this recipe is for you. Whipping up a quick tahini sauce ups the nutrition of your everyday tuna, chicken, or egg salad—a small change with a great effect.

Serves 2

• 1 small garlic clove, minced with coarse sea salt
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup Tahini Mayo (recipe follows)
• 1/2 teaspoon brown mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (5-ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked apart, or 1 cup chopped cooked chicken, or 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 scallion, finely chopped (green and white parts)

Mix the garlic and lemon juice in a medium bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes or so.