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    Home » Recipes » Seasoning Sauces & Marinades

    Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing

    Published: Jan 13, 2023 by Nicole · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing is a fresh and nutty dressing that's great drizzled over almost any salad, veggies, or grain bowl.

    Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    I love making my own salad dressing instead of using store-bought. Not only does it taste super fresh, but you know exactly what you are putting into it!

    This Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing is dairy-free, vegetarian, and can easily be made vegan by making one simple ingredient swap.

    Need a good salad recipe to serve with this dressing? Try this Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing or this Fall Kale Salad with Sweet Potato.

    Ingredients

    • Tahini: To make the dressing extra creamy. It's a paste made from ground sesame seeds that can be found in most grocery stores. Read more about what is tahini.
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil for the base.
    • Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice is a must for a nice bright flavor!
    • Water: Cold water to thin it out.
    • Honey: To sweeten the dressing, use honey or maple syrup.
    • Garlic: A clove of garlic, minced.
    • Sea Salt and Pepper: To taste.
    Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing Ingredients.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    There's no need for a blender or food processor when making this dressing. It's simple to whisk together and can be made in just 5 minutes!

    1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake all the dressing ingredients together until smooth.
    2. Taste and adjust, as needed. If it's too thick, add water, a teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency.
    3. Serve immediately with your favorite recipe, or refrigerate in an air tight container for up to 3 days.

    Expert Tip: Tahini dressing is super versatile, so you can customize it to your own liking. Taste it before serving and adjust the flavor as preferred. If it's too bitter, add more honey. If you don't taste the lemon, add more lemon juice.

    Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing in a glass jar.

    Variations

    • Make it vegan. Substitute the honey for maple syrup to make it vegan.
    • Add dijon mustard. To make it extra tangy, add a little dijon mustard.
    • Stir in some fresh herbs. Make it even more flavorful with fresh herbs, like parsley and cilantro.
    • Give it more lemon flavor. Stir in some lemon zest to give it even more lemon flavor.

    What to Serve with Tahini Dressing

    Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing is delicious on just about any salad! Swap out your favorite vinaigrette or salad dressing for this one. You could also drizzle it over roasted or grilled vegetables, grain bowls, on falafel wraps or use it as a dipping sauce for a vegetable platter.

    Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing in a serving bowl.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    What is in lemon tahini dressing?

    Lemon tahini dressing is made of tahini, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, garlic, salt and pepper. Cold water is used to thin it out to a drizzling consistency.

    What does tahini taste like?

    Tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds, tastes nutty, earthy and slightly bitter.

    More Recipes

    Here are even more recipes to serve with creamy lemon tahini dressing.

    • Cruciferous Crunch Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
    • Kale Crunch Salad
    • Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels Sprouts and Dried Cranberries
    • Sautéed Sweet Potatoes

    If you make this recipe, don't forget to come back and leave a 5-star rating and a comment below.

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    Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing

    Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing

    • Author: Nicole | Fresh Apron
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: about ½ cup 1x
    • Category: Seasoning, Sauces, and Marinades
    • Method: Shake
    • Cuisine: Mediterranean
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    Description

    Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing is a fresh and nutty dressing that's good on just about any salad you make. It's also great drizzled over veggies or a grain bowl.


    Ingredients

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    • 3 tablespoons tahini
    • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons cold water
    • 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • sea salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake all the dressing ingredients together until smooth.
    2. Taste and adjust, as needed. If it's too thick, add water, a teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency.
    3. Serve immediately with your favorite recipe, or refrigerate in an air tight container for up to 3 days.

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    Notes

    Tahini dressing is super versatile, so you can customize it to your own liking. Taste it before serving and adjust the flavor as preferred. If it's too bitter, add more honey. If you don't taste the lemon, add more lemon juice.

    Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
    • Calories: 168
    • Sugar: 2.2 g
    • Sodium: 152.3 mg
    • Fat: 16.5 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
    • Carbohydrates: 5.4 g
    • Fiber: 0.6 g
    • Protein: 2 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: salad dressing, dressing, tahini, vegetarian, salad

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