Tahini Dressing
This simple tahini dressing is ready in just a few minutes, packed with flavor, and can be used as delicious dressing, dip, or sauce for tons of meals! All you need is just 5 base ingredients and several seasonings for this dairy-free, gluten-free lemon tahini sauce recipe!
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60 g) smooth tahini
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional
- 2 small cloves of garlic finely minced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt more to taste
- 40 ml water to thin
- Onion powder, black pepper, cumin to taste (optional)
- Fresh chopped parsley or chives to garnish
Instructions
- Watch the video in the post for visual instructions.Add the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, Dijon mustard (if using), minced garlic, and sea salt to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.The tahini may thicken up/clump when it's combined with lemon juice or the first bit of water. Don't worry, this is normal and will be fixed with more water.
- Gradually add 40 ml of water and continue to whisk until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Add a little more water for a thinner dressing.
- Taste it and add more salt, lemon juice, or maple syrup if preferred. This dressing is perfect for falafel, salads, tacos, and finger food like onion rings.
Notes
- Make sure to use smooth tahini (which is pourable).
- I also love adding a pinch of smoked paprika, onion powder, and sometimes even a pinch of cumin. Feel free to also add a little black pepper and/or cayenne pepper, or hot sauce for some heat!
Nutrition Facts
Tahini Dressing
Serving Size
1 tbsp
Amount per Serving
Calories
56
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.