Tahini Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads and grain bowls with the creamy, flavor-packed goodness of homemade Tahini Salad Dressing. This wholesome recipe combines the nutty richness of tahini with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice, a touch of sweetness from honey or maple syrup, and the warmth of ground cumin. Balanced with a hint of garlic and a drizzle of olive oil, this versatile dressing achieves a smooth, pourable consistency with just a splash of water. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknight meals or meal prep, staying fresh in the fridge for up to five days. Whether drizzled over crisp greens, roasted vegetables, or hearty grain bowls, this quick and easy tahini dressing adds irresistible Middle Eastern-inspired flavor to any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add the tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until the desired consistency is reached. The dressing should be smooth and pourable.
Stir in the minced garlic, honey or maple syrup, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more lemon juice for tanginess, honey for sweetness, or water to thin the dressing.
Transfer to a glass jar or container with a lid for storage. Shake well before each use.
Serve immediately over salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. This dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
899 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.0 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 692 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6962 mg | 536% | |
| Iron | 32143.9 mg | 178577% | |
| Potassium | 420 mg | 9% | |
*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.
