Tahini Dressing (Plus 4 Flavor Variations)

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4.9

126 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    88 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Tahini Dressing (Plus 4 Flavor Variations)

Lemon tahini dressing is bright, savory, and nutty. It's a classic for a reason, and with a few other ingredients you can turn that base recipe into 4 other unique and flavorful salad dressings. Easy to make, ready in 5 minutes, and great for so much more than just salad! 

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Ingredients

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Classic Lemon Tahini Dressing

  • cup Tahini
  • cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice or more to taste
  • 1 small clove garlic, grated or finely minced if not using a blender
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup or agave
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt reduce if adding mustard
  • teaspoon black pepper, optional

Optional Additions and Flavor Variations

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika add to lemon dressing above for a hint of smokiness
  • fresh orange zest and juice instead of lemon juice
  • ¾ inch ginger root, peeled and grated perfect with lemon or orange
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard

Green Goddess Tahini Dressing (written in full for simplicity)

  • cup Tahini
  • cup unsweetened plain non-dairy yogurt
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 small cloves garlic, grated or finely minced
  • cup chopped flat leaf parsley finely chop if not using a blender
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon dulse flakes or crumbled nori
  • 2 teaspoon maple syrup or agave
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
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Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl or jar and whisk until smooth. Note that the tahini will look curdled when first mixed with liquids. Just keep whisking and it will smooth out. Alternatively, use a blender for a smooth and creamy consistency.
  2. Taste the dressing for seasoning, and add another splash of water if needed for consistency.
  3. Refrigerate tahini dressing in an airtight container for up to 6 days. Note that the orange and herb variations may not last as long, closer to 4 days.

Notes

  • All of these dressing variations can be whisked together in a bowl, though blending creates the smoothest consistency.
  • Estimated nutrition information represents one serving (2 Tbsp) of Lemon Tahini Dressing.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2tablespoon Calories 88kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 0IU (0%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoon
Calories 88kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 0IU 0%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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