Tahini + Tzatziki

To educate some of ya'll, tzatzki is essentially a tangy, cucumber yogurt dip. Tahini is a paste of sesame seeds and olive oil and is used as a base for many Middle Eastern dishes such as hummus, baba ghanoush, etc. I served both of these sauces together with my baked falafel and they were the BOMB. 

Tzatziki

1 cup plain yogurt 

1/2 english cucumber
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and blend thoroughly. Serve chilled. 

Tahini Sauce

Yields approximately 1/2 cup

1/4 cup sesame seeds

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup water

1. Toast sesame seeds in pan until lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from heat and grind with remaining ingredients in a blender until smooth. 

Tips:
Tzatziki usually calls for fresh dill, so add a tablespoon in your dip if you have some! I unfortunately had an abundance of mint, so I chopped up five leaves and added that to my tzatziki. Fresh herbs make a difference so use them if you have em!