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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 88 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Classic Lemon Tahini Dressing
- ⅓ cup Tahini
- ⅓ 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
- ⅛ 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)
- ⅓ cup Tahini
- ⅓ cup unsweetened plain non-dairy yogurt
- ¼ cup water
- 2 small cloves garlic, grated or finely minced
- ⅓ 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
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.
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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
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
% 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.