Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing

Metal spoon in a bowl of salad dressing.

Lemon tahini salad dressing is a tangy, savory dressing that also happens to be gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. This creamy dressing is rich and nutty, with a hint of sweetness - made with a handful of simple ingredients.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 72kcal

Author Heather

Equipment

Ingredients

⅓ cup tahini
⅓ cup cold water
1 lemon or 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 clove garlic minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, add tahini and water. Whisk until smooth.
Juice lemon into bowl, then add dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk to incorporate.
Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

This recipe makes about 1 cup of dressing. 1 serving = about 2 tablespoons
To make dressing sweeter - add maple syrup 1 teaspoon at a time, mix, and do a taste test until desired flavor is achieved.
To make dressing tangier - add dijon mustard 1 teaspoon at a time, mix, and do a taste test until desired flavor is achieved.

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