Golden Middle East Dressing
Elevate your meals with this Golden Middle East Dressing, a flavorful and versatile condiment bursting with vibrant spices and creamy textures. This easy-to-make recipe combines nutty tahini, fruity extra virgin olive oil, and zesty lemon juice with a hint of sweetness from maple syrup and the tang of apple cider vinegar. Enhanced by the warm undertones of turmeric and cumin and a garlicky kick, this dressing not only delivers bold Middle Eastern-inspired flavors but also a gorgeous golden hue. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for drizzling over salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls, and can even double as a dip for pita or fresh veggies. Healthy, quick, and packed with pantry staples, this guilt-free dressing is sure to become your go-to for adding delicious depth to any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine tahini, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until ingredients are well blended and smooth.
Add ground turmeric, ground cumin, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Whisk again to incorporate the spices evenly.
Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking as you go until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. For a thicker dressing, use less water; for a thinner drizzling consistency, use more.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more lemon juice for extra tanginess or a pinch of salt if needed.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve drizzled over salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or as a dip for fresh pita or crudités.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
621 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.7 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1235 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3497 mg | 269% | |
| Iron | 16073.3 mg | 89296% | |
| Potassium | 294 mg | 6% | |
*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.
