The Ultimate Vegan Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing (Ready in 5 Minutes)
Make a bright, creamy, and dairy-free lemon tahini dressing quickly. This recipe uses simple ingredients for a versatile sauce perfect for salads or bowls.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 1 cup
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cold water (or more, for thinning)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, maple syrup, salt, and pepper into a small bowl or a jar with a lid.
- Whisk vigorously or shake the jar. The mixture will initially seize up and become very thick.
- Slowly add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to whisk or shake until the dressing becomes smooth and creamy.
- Continue adding water, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired pouring consistency.
- Taste the dressing and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed before serving or storing.
Notes
- If your tahini is very thick, you may need slightly more water to achieve creaminess.
- For a thinner dressing, increase the water content slightly. For a thicker sauce, use less water.
- This dressing keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Stir well before using after refrigeration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
