Tahini Salad Dressing Recipe (with Lemon)
Drench your salads in flavor and freshness with our invigorating Tahini Dressing.
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Ready to check out this fabulous Tahini Salad Dressing recipe we’ve got for you? It’s more than just a salad slather – think of it as like a secret sauce that can transform your average veggie plate into something drool-worthy. Tahini in all its creamy glory combined with a hint of savory sesame oil, a sweet note of maple syrup, and a spritz of zesty lemon. Yum, right? My mouth is watering just thinking about it!
Reckon you’ve tasted something like it before? You’re probably thinking of hummus minus the chickpeas or maybe a Caesar salad dressing but minus the anchovies. If you’re a fan of those, you’ll totally crush over this, too. So, c’mon, grab your apron, and let’s whip up this super simple, yet amazingly versatile dressing.
Does this Recipe Work for My Diet?
Our Tahini Salad Dressing is packed with tahini and olive oil, so you get all those heart-happy fats and age-fighting antioxidants. Recipe is suitable for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets. If you are following a low-sugar diet, skip the maple syrup or use a sugar alternative like stevia. And to make the recipe suitable for a Paleo diet, replace the Tahini (which is made from sesame seeds) with almond butter and the maple syrup with raw honey.
INGREDIENTS
Made your salad? Then you’re ready for the dressing. Here’s what you’ll need…
- ½ cup tahini
- 1 small clove garlic, crushed
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- water
INSTRUCTIONS
Whisk
Whisk the tahini, crushed garlic, maple syrup, lemon juice, sesame oil, olive oil, and salt together in a bowl.
Add
Add a little water at a time and whisk. Continue doing so until the desired consistency has been attained.
Pour
Pour the dressing over your salad or use it as a dip for veggies.
DEVOUR!
Tips & Tricks to Making a Perfect Tahini Salad Dressing
- Always use good-quality ingredients.
- Adjust the water amount to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste frequently while mixing to balance the sweetness of the syrup and the tanginess of the lemon.
- Not a garlic fan? You can either reduce or completely skip it.
FAQs
Any top-quality tahini should suffice and get that perfect flavor kick and velvety smoothness.
This dressing is verde, baby. Zero animal products here.
For sure. Omit it completely or swap it for honey or agave nectar.
Absolutely. Add Dijon mustard for a zesty shot or drop some herbs like parsley and cilantro for a grounded remix.
Serving Suggestions
This incredibly adaptable Tahini Salad Dressing with Lemon works wonders on virtually any salad greens or grain bowls. For an added punch, drizzle it over baked vegetables or use it as a dip for pita bread. It also pairs spectacularly with grilled chicken or falafel, effortlessly elevating a simple meal into something truly special.
how to prep and store this tahini salad dressing
This salad dressing with Lemon was meant to be made ahead of time. It should last for about a week in a container in the fridge. If you prefer your dressing at room temperature, you can leave it out on the counter or in the cupboard before serving. Be sure to give it a quick shake or whisk to wake up those ingredients.
Tahini Dressing (with Lemon)
Ingredients
- ½ cup tahini
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- water
Instructions
- Whisk the tahini, crushed garlic, maple syrup, lemon juice, sesame oil, olive oil, and salt together in a bowl.
- Add a little water at a time and whisk. Continue doing so until the desired consistency has been attained.
- Pour the dressing over your salad or use it as a dip for veggies.
Notes
- Always use good quality ingredients.
- Adjust the water amount to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste frequently while mixing to balance the sweetness of the syrup and the tanginess of the lemon.
Nutrition
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