Friday, June 17, 2011

Tahini Yogurt Potato Salad


Ingredients :

3 1/3  Pounds  Fingerling Potatoes -- Washed Or Baby Red Potatoes
1/2  Cup  Low-Fat Natural Yoghurt
2  Tablespoons  Fresh Lemon Juice
2  Teaspoons  Honey
2  Teaspoons  Tahini -- (Sesame Paste)
6  Green Shallots -- Ends Trimmed, Thinly Sliced Or Green Onions
1/4 Cup  Chopped Fresh Mint

Preparation Method :

1. Place the potatoes in large saucepan of cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until just tender. Drain. Set aside to cool.

2. Meanwhile, combine the yoghurt, lemon juice, honey and tahini in a small bowl.

3. Cut the potatoes into thick slices and place in a serving bowl. Add the dressing, shallot and mint and gently toss until just combined. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes & Tips :
You can prepare this recipe to the end of step 2 up to 3 hours ahead. Store in separate airtight containers in the fridge. Continue from step 3 up to 30 minutes ahead.

"Turn an old favourite into a waist-friendly Middle Eastern delight by mixing the sesame flavours of tahini with low-fat natural yoghurt."

Per Serving (excluding unknown items) : 

178 Calories; 
1g Fat (5.5% calories from fat); 
5g Protein; 
38g Carbohydrate; 
4g Dietary Fiber; 
1mg Cholesterol; 
26mg Sodium.  

Exchanges : 

2 Grain(Starch); 
0 Lean Meat; 
0 Vegetable; 
0 Fruit; 
0 Non-Fat Milk; 
0 Fat; 
0 Other Carbohydrates.


Source : "Good Taste - December 2006, Page 110"
Formatted by : Chupa Babi
* Exported from MasterCook *

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