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All-Purpose Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing

Karen Tedesco
Creamy, tangy lemon tahini dressing is all-in-one sauce or salad dressing that's so versatile you'll want to use it on everything! Make a batch and keep it up to a week in the refrigerator to use as a sauce for roasted veggies and grain bowls.
5 from 7 ratings
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauces
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 10 servings
Calories 74 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

Yield: About 2/3 cup

  • ⅓ cup (80 g) tahini paste stirred
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) ice-cold water
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin optional
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Instructions
 

  • Put all ingredients in a work bowl of a food processor. Process until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Depending on the thickness of the tahini, you may need to scrape down the bowl once or twice.
  • Pour into a lidded container, such as a glass jar. Use the dressing right away, or store in the refrigerator up to 1 week (shake the dressing to blend if it separates).

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Notes

  • If you don't have a food processor, blend the dressing in a blender or whisk all ingredients in a bowl. Tip: If whisking by hand, add in 1 or 2 ice cubes and whisk until they melt into the dressing. They will make the consistency so light, fluffy and creamy!
  • Add in a handful of fresh herbs such as cilantro, dill, parsley, basil or mint. They will make a fragrant green tahini dressing!
  • If you enjoy a sweeter dressing, add a tablespoon or so maple syrup or honey before blending.
  • Blend in ground spices or herbs you enjoy, such as za'atar, cumin, coriander. Improvise a dairy-free "ranch" style dressing by adding in tarragon, onion powder, black pepper and garlic powder.
  • Storage: Tahini dressing keeps well in the refrigerator for a week or so. Stir it up to blend before using, adding additional water and/or lemon juice if it has thickened up.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSodium: 247mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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