Creamy Vegan Lemon Tahini Dressing
Make a rich, creamy, and bright dressing using tahini, lemon juice, and water. This recipe is simple and works well on salads or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 1 cup
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 to 6 tablespoons cold water (use more for a thinner consistency)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional, for balance)
Instructions
- Combine the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and optional maple syrup in a medium bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together. The mixture will seize up and become very thick initially.
- Slowly add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, while continuously whisking.
- Continue adding water until the dressing reaches your desired creamy consistency. If you want it thinner, add more water. If you want it thicker, add a small amount more tahini.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a thinner dressing, use up to 8 tablespoons of water.
- For a thicker sauce suitable for dipping, start with only 3 tablespoons of water.
- If the dressing separates during storage, whisk vigorously before serving to restore the emulsion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 1.8
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0