5 from 6 votes
Creamy Tahini Dressing Recipe
This creamy and delicious lemon tahini salad dressing tastes similar to a traditional Caesar dressing, but is a lighter option that's completely dairy-free and vegetarian. It's perfect for drizzling onto fresh greens or to use as a rich dipping sauce!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
8
servings (1 cup total)
Calories:
116 kcal
Course:
Salad, Condiments, Snacks
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, American, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup tahini sesame paste
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
- water optional, 1-3 tablespoons if needed
Instructions
- Set out a small bowl or measuring pitcher. Measure and combine the tahini paste, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and garlic powder.
- Whisk the dressing until smooth. If it is thicker than desired, you can whisk in 1 tablespoon of water at a time to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste, then add salt and pepper as needed. At this point you can also whisk in additional herbs and spices if you want.
- Cover the dressing and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Keep the dressing in an airtight container with a lid, and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. Give it a good stir before using.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tb
Calories
116kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
58mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings (1 cup total)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tb | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.