Heart-Healthy Lemon Tahini Dressing
Elevate your salads and roasted veggies with this creamy, *Heart-Healthy Lemon Tahini Dressing*, a nutrient-packed twist on classic dressings. Made from rich, nutty tahini, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of maple syrup for natural sweetness, this luscious dressing is brimming with bold flavors. Garlic and cumin add a savory depth, while extra-virgin olive oil brings its signature smoothness. Effortless to prepare in just 10 minutes, this vegan and gluten-free recipe is perfect for clean eating, meal prep, and heart-friendly diets. Its silky, pourable consistency makes it a versatile topping for grain bowls, wraps, or as a dipping sauce. Refrigerate it to let the flavors meld, and enjoy the ultimate balance of creamy, zesty, and tangy in every drizzle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup tahini
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the tahini and fresh lemon juice. Stir together with a whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the water to the tahini mixture, whisking continuously until fully incorporated and the consistency is smooth and pourable.
Add the extra-virgin olive oil to the bowl and whisk until the mixture is emulsified and slightly thickened.
Mix in the maple syrup, minced garlic, ground cumin, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, lemon juice, or maple syrup to balance the flavors according to your palate.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Shake or stir the dressing well before each use as tahini tends to separate over time. Enjoy this heart-healthy dressing over your favorite salads or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.1 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1426 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 52.0 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18540 mg | 1426% | |
| Iron | 85715.3 mg | 476196% | |
| Potassium | 1053 mg | 22% | |
*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.
