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Easy Peasy Lemon Tahini Dressing

May 8, 2019 By Dianne 6 Comments

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Lemon tahini dressing in jar with text overlayHomemade Lemon Tahini Dressing is my go-to salad dressing. This recipe is so much more than a salad dressing, though! I pour it over vegetables, spread it on sandwiches, and I’ve even been known drizzle it as a sauce in on pizza. It’s a terrific dip for cut veggies, too. There’s really nothing that won’t taste a little better with a bit of tahini dressing.

tahini dressing ingredientsSesame Tahini

Tahini is a paste that’s made from ground hulled sesame seeds. It’s what peanut butter is to peanuts. Tahini is used a lot in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking and can usually be found in hummus, baba ghanoush, and halva.

mixing dressing in blenderOn its own, tahini can taste a little bitter. Something magical happens when it’s mixed with lemon and garlic though. (It’s also really incredible when mixed with chocolate, too!) When tahini is mixed with water, it actually thickens, and tahini dressing will thicken as it sits in the fridge, so more water might be needed if you’re not using it right away.

Store any open unused tahini in your refrigerator, as it can spoil quickly when left out at room temperature. It will last for months in the fridge, though.

jars of store-bought tahiniBuying Tahini 

People often ask me where they buy tahini. There are many different brands of tahini available. If your grocery store has an aisle with ethnic foods, it’s best to check there first. It tends to be less expensive in that aisle for some reason! If not, it’s usually in the same area as the peanut butter.

Not all tahini pastes are created equally, and some taste better than others. My favorite is from Seed + Mill, which I pick up from their stall in Chelsea Market whenever I’m in the area. Soom Foods and Mighty Sesame are really good, too. Both Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s have their own store brands that I also enjoy.

tahini dressing in jar from aboveLemony Tahini Dressing

I always have jars of tahini on hand in the pantry, and I like to keep pre-mixed tahini dressing in the fridge so it’s ready to go when I need it. It’s very versatile. If you don’t have lemon juice on hand, you can use apple cider vinegar. Prefer spicy tahini? add a pinch of red pepper flakes!

dressing on spoonIt couldn’t be easy to make this dressing! You just throw everything into a food processor or blender and mix it up! And just like that, your dressing is ready to go. I like to use my Blendtec’s twister jar.

pouring tahini dressing on a saladThis recipe will make a lot of  Lemony Tahini Dressing, but it will disappear quickly. Feel free to cut the recipe in half if you think it’ll be too much for you. (But I doubt it will be.) Some brands of tahini are thicker than others, so the amount of water you use in the recipe will vary. Start with half a cup and then add a little more if the dressing seems too thick. Keep in mind that it will thicken a little after sitting in the fridge.

Tahini dressing jar with spoon on the side

tahini dressing in jar with tomatoes and salad square
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Lemon Tahini Dressing

This Lemon Tahini Dressing is my go-to condiment. I pour it over salads, spread it on sandwiches, and I’ve even been known drizzle in on pizza. There’s really nothing that won’t taste a little better with a bit of tahini dressing.

This recipe makes about 2 cups of dressing. A serving is two tablespoons

Course Condiment
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword tahini dressing,, tahini salad dressing, tahini sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yields 16 servings
Calories 32 kcal
Author Dianne

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tahini
  • ½ - ¾ cup water
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix together the tahini, ½ cup of water, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder, and sea salt in a food processor or high speed blender. If it’s too thick, add a little more water, a tablespoon at a time. Pulse in the parsley
  2. Refrigerate until ready to use.

tahini dressing in jar with tomatoes and salad squareIf you enjoyed this Tahini Dressing, you might also like:

  • Vegan Tahini Truffles
  • Festive Garlicky Roasted Vegetables with Lemon Tahini Drizzle
  • Eggplant Wraps with Spicy Tahini Slaw
  • Tahini Chickpea Salad

dressing in jar with spoon on the side

Filed Under: DIY Vegan Staples, Vegan Recipes Tagged With: plant-based, Recipe, salad dressing, salad dressing recipe, tahini, Vegan, vegan dressing, vegan food, vegan recipe

About Dianne

Dianne Wenz is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Vegan Lifestyle Coach, Plant-Based Diet Nutrition Specialist, and Plant-Based Chef, as well as the author of Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook.

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  1. Tracey says

    July 6, 2016 at 3:45 PM

    Yum! Do you have a fav tahini brand?

    Reply
    • Dianne says

      July 6, 2016 at 3:47 PM

      Thank you, Tracey! I usually buy the Whole Foods 365 brand. If they’re out of it, I get the Once Again brand.

      Reply
  2. Hannah says

    July 6, 2016 at 10:32 PM

    With a title like that, part of me was hoping there might be peas blended into the mix. That said, it still looks delicious… And I might just have to make a pea salad to toss it with! 😉

    Reply
    • Dianne says

      July 7, 2016 at 9:35 AM

      Thank you, Hannah! I bet it would taste great with peas in them mix! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ken says

    June 28, 2020 at 12:15 AM

    Wonderful recipe!!!

    Reply
    • Dianne says

      June 29, 2020 at 9:37 AM

      I’m so glad you liked it, Ken!

      Reply

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