Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing Recipe
This Lemon Tahini Dressing recipe is pure magic! It’s luxuriously creamy thanks solely to tahini, the toasted sesame seed paste that originated in the Middle East and, thankfully, has become popular in North America too.
You’re going to want to drizzle this tahini sauce on everything, from salads to falafel to bowls … the possibilities with this lemon tahini dressing are endless.
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Why You’ll Love Lemon Tahini Dressing
How to Make Lemon Tahini Dressing
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The Story Behind the Recipe
I discovered the magic of tahini dressing years ago when I created this broccoli apple salad with a tahini dressing instead of a heavier mayo-based dressing. I was hooked!
Since then, I’ll often keep a jar of lemon tahini dressing in the fridge to dress up crisp summer veggies like tomato and cucumber salad or sautéed zucchini. It’s also perfect on roasted vegetables (I love it with my sheet pan tofu & veggie dinner!) And this lemon tahini sauce completely seals the deal for falafel bowls and other buddha bowls.
Why You’ll Love Lemon Tahini Dressing
Creamy without being heavy – No mayo, heavy whipping cream, or any other heavy, creamy ingredient needed. All you need is tahini to create that magical creamy consistency!
Easily vegan – If you’re eating vegan, just swap out the honey for pure maple syrup and you’re there!
Quick & easy to make – Just 5 minutes and a handful of ingredients for a creamy tahini dressing you’ll want to use on everything!
Ingredients
Tahini – If the oil has separated from the tahini, be sure to give it a good stir to mix it all together before measuring.
Lemon juice – You’ll need 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, which usually takes one or two juicy lemons.
Garlic – Just one clove, very finely minced or grated, adds so much flavor to your lemon tahini dressing.
Honey – Adds a touch of sweetness which balances out the acidity from the lemon. Feel free to use agave syrup or pure maple syrup instead.
Salt & pepper – Highlights all of those nutty, bright, sweet, savory flavors!
Water – Adjust the quantity as you wish. Use less water for a thicker sauce, or more water for a thinner, pourable dressing.
Adaptations/Variations
Vegan Tahini Dressing – Just use pure maple syrup or agave syrup instead of honey.
Spicy Tahini Dressing – Add a few pinches of cayenne pepper to give your lemon tahini dressing a touch of heat.
How to Make Lemon Tahini Dressing
Add all ingredients – EXCEPT THE WATER – to a small bowl.
Whisk together until homogenous.
Add the water, a little at a time, and whisk it in until it’s the exact consistency you like.
Taste the dressing and add more salt and pepper, if you like, until it’s perfect for you.
That’s it!
Tips for Success
Mix your tahini! If it’s separated, your tahini dressing might end up being too oily.
Grate your garlic. If you have a Microplane zester (affiliate link), that’s perfect for getting that garlic into tiny, flavorful bits that permeate every bit of lemon tahini dressing.
I hope this Lemon Tahini Dressing becomes as much of a staple in your kitchen as it is in ours! It’s so versatile and adds so much flavor to so many veggies and dishes. It’s a keeper!
Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing
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