Roasted Tahini Potato Salad
Ingredients
2 lb baby red or yellow potatoes
2 Tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon pink Himalayan/sea salt
¹⁄₁₆ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped (or additional cayenne pepper for heat)
3 chopped scallions (about ¼ cup)
⅓ cup fresh parsley or dill
Tahini Dressing:
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup unsweetened yogurt
Juice & zest of 1 organic lime (about 3 TBSP juice + 1 tsp zest)
½ – 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. Quarter washed and dried potatoes. Place in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and add salt and cayenne pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
3. Spread out coated potatoes evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a fork is easily inserted and potatoes are browned.
4. While the potatoes are roasting, prepare the dressing by whisking together all the dressing ingredients.
5. Once potatoes are roasted to perfection, transfer to a serving bowl. Pour the dressing over the warm potatoes and gently toss to coat. Stir in celery, jalapeno, scallions, and parsley.
6. Serve warm or cold and enjoy!
Notes
Serves 6. (based on using jalapeno and parsely)
Calories: 122
Total Fat: 10.1g
Total Carbohydrate: 8.7g
Dietary Fiber: 2.5g
Sugar: 1.1g
Protein: 2.5g
Ingredients Highlights
Cayenne Pepper has several surprising benefits. Cayenne pepper may actually support circulatory health.
Jalapeno peppers – contain a special compound called capsaicin that can invigorate the immune system and detoxification process
Limes are best known as a good source of vitamin C but also contain other important vitamins and minerals including magnesium, potassium, folate, and vitamins A, E, and K.
Parsley has one surprising benefit most have never heard. Parsley can actually help cleanse your system.
Scallions aka green onions have a mild onion taste and can be used raw or cooked.
Tahini is made by grinding up sesame seeds. Similar to nut butters, it is a calorically dense food that is rich in minerals. Each tablespoon of tahini contains 3g protein, 3g carbs, 2g fiber, and 8g fat.
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