Tahini Dressing (Plus 4 Flavor Variations)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
88 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Tahini Dressing (Plus 4 Flavor Variations)
Description
This versatile Tahini Dressing starts with combining tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, salt, and optional pepper. Whisking initially causes a curdled appearance that smooths with continued mixing or blending. The dressing can be prepared in a bowl or with a blender for a uniformly creamy texture. The lemon juice provides acidity to cut through the richness of the tahini, while maple syrup adds gentle sweetness. The garlic adds pungency and depth.
Flavor variations extend this base dressing. Smoked paprika adds smokiness; substituting orange juice and zest provides a citrus twist; grated ginger brings warmth; Dijon mustard brightens and adds complexity. The Green Goddess tahini dressing includes non-dairy yogurt, fresh chives, parsley, lemon juice, dulse flakes, and maple syrup, creating a creamy herbaceous version.
The dressings are suitable for salads, bowls, or as dips. They store refrigerated in airtight containers, keeping best for about six days, with some variations lasting about four. Adjust water to reach desired consistency.
Ingredients
Classic Lemon Tahini Dressing
- ⅓ cup tahini
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice or more to taste, fresh
- 1 small clove garlic grated or finely minced (if not using a blender
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup or agave
- 1 teaspoon salt reduce if adding mustard, fine sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper optional
Optional Additions and Flavor Variations
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika add to lemon dressing above for a hint of smokiness
- orange instead of lemon juice, zest and juice, fresh
- ¾ inch ginger root perfect with lemon or orange, peeled and grated
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
Green Goddess Tahini Dressing (written in full for simplicity)
- ⅓ cup tahini
- ⅓ cup Non-Dairy yogurt unsweetened plain
- ¼ cup water
- 2 small cloves garlic grated or finely minced
- ⅓ cup flat leaf parsley finely chop if not using a blender, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons chives chopped fresh
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- ¼ teaspoon dulse flakes or crumbled nori
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup or agave
- 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
Instructions
- 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.
- Taste the dressing for seasoning, and add another splash of water if needed for consistency.
- 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
- Whisking tahini with liquids initially looks curdled; continued mixing or blending smooths the dressing.
- Flavor variants can be whisked together, but blending ensures a creamier consistency.
- Store dressing refrigerated in airtight containers—classic variations last up to 6 days; orange and herb versions best within 4 days.
- Adjust water quantity to achieve preferred thickness and pourability.
- Estimated nutrition info applies to 2-tablespoon servings of classic lemon tahini dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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