Lemon Tahini Dressing

• Rub the inside of a wooden salad bowl by pressing 1 clove smashed garlic with a pinch of salt.
• Mince the garlic and add to the bowl.
• Add juice from 2 lemons, 2 tbsp sesame tahini and 1/2 tsp sugar.
• Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup extra virgin oil until well blended.
• Add 4 cups of mesclun blended with 1 cup mixed lettuce and toss.

-Ellen Ecker Ogden, author of From the Cook's Garden cookbook