Tahini Salad Dressing Recipe
This creamy and delicious lemon tahini salad dressing tastes similar to a traditional Caesar dressing, but is a lighter option that's completely dairy-free and vegetarian. It's perfect for drizzling onto fresh greens or to use as a rich dipping sauce!
Servings: 8 servings (1 cup total)
Calories: 116kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup tahini sesame paste
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (agave syrup for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: 1-3 tablespoons water if needed
Instructions
- Set out a small bowl or measuring pitcher. Measure and combine the tahini paste, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and garlic powder.
- Whisk the dressing until smooth. If it is thicker than desired, you can whisk in 1 tablespoon of water at a time to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste, then add salt and pepper as needed. At this point you can also whisk in additional herbs and spices if you want.
- Cover the dressing and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
Keep the dressing in an airtight container with a lid, and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. Give it a good stir before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tb | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg