5.0 from 12 votes
Tahini Dressing
This homemade Tahini Dressing is so creamy and made with just a handful of ingredients. It's a delicious addition to salads, bowls, and wraps!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 62 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Tahini
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2-3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice and garlic until well combined.
- Gradually add water to the mixture, whisking continuously, until you reach your desired dressing consistency.
- Stir in the olive oil, salt and pepper, and continue to whisk until the ingredients are evenly distributed. It will make about ⅔ cup of dressing.
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Notes
- Storage: Store tahini dressing in an airtight container like a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. When chilled, the dressing will become thick and may separate, so just give it a good stir before using.
- Store tahini dressing in an airtight container like a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. When chilled, the dressing will become thick and may separate, so just give it a good stir before using.
- Tips:
- Mince garlic finely. For the best tasting and smoothest consistency, mince the garlic finely to avoid large chunks.
- For the best tasting and smoothest consistency, mince the garlic finely to avoid large chunks.
- Gradually add water. Start low and increase as needed, whisking continuously, to help prevent the tahini from seizing up and ensure a smooth dressing.
- Start low and increase as needed, whisking continuously, to help prevent the tahini from seizing up and ensure a smooth dressing.
- Adjust consistency easily. This dressing is excellent to adjust depending on your needs. Use less water if you want a thicker texture to serve as a delicious dip for veggies, falafel, or pita bread.
- This dressing is excellent to adjust depending on your needs. Use less water if you want a thicker texture to serve as a delicious dip for veggies, falafel, or pita bread.
- Make ahead. For the best tahini dressing, prepare it in advance and let it sit for a few hours in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together for even better taste.
- For the best tahini dressing, prepare it in advance and let it sit for a few hours in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together for even better taste.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Potassium
43mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.