Creamy Tahini Dressing
Elevate your salads, grain bowls, and roasted veggies with this Creamy Tahini Dressing—a velvety blend of nutty tahini, bright lemon juice, and a hint of sweetness from honey or maple syrup. This homemade dressing comes together in just 10 minutes, featuring a harmonious mix of olive oil, minced garlic, and warm ground cumin for depth of flavor. Perfectly balanced with sea salt and black pepper, it's easy to customize the consistency with a splash of water for your desired thickness. Whether you’re drizzling it over fresh greens or pairing it with Mediterranean-inspired dishes, this versatile, dairy-free recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Bonus: It stores beautifully in the fridge for up to a week, making meal prep a breeze!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup tahini
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the tahini and fresh lemon juice.
Whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
Gradually add water, a little at a time, whisking continuously to ensure a smooth consistency. You can adjust the amount of water based on your desired thickness.
Add the olive oil and minced garlic to the mixture, and whisk until well combined.
Stir in the honey (or maple syrup) to balance the acidity of the lemon juice and tahini's bitterness.
Add the ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper, whisking again to evenly distribute all ingredients.
Taste the dressing, adjust seasoning if necessary, and if a more pronounced flavor is desired, you can add a bit more lemon juice or honey.
Transfer the tahini dressing into a serving container or a sealed jar and let it rest for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week. Stir well before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.3 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1298 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.4 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9284 mg | 714% | |
| Iron | 42858.5 mg | 238103% | |
| Potassium | 589 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
