Golden Middle East Dressing

Elevate your meals with this Golden Middle East Dressing, a flavorful and versatile condiment bursting with vibrant spices and creamy textures. This easy-to-make recipe combines nutty tahini, fruity extra virgin olive oil, and zesty lemon juice with a hint of sweetness from maple syrup and the tang of apple cider vinegar. Enhanced by the warm undertones of turmeric and cumin and a garlicky kick, this dressing not only delivers bold Middle Eastern-inspired flavors but also a gorgeous golden hue. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for drizzling over salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls, and can even double as a dip for pita or fresh veggies. Healthy, quick, and packed with pantry staples, this guilt-free dressing is sure to become your go-to for adding delicious depth to any dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Tahini
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Cold water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine tahini, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until ingredients are well blended and smooth.

Step 2

Add ground turmeric, ground cumin, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Whisk again to incorporate the spices evenly.

Step 3

Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking as you go until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. For a thicker dressing, use less water; for a thinner drizzling consistency, use more.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more lemon juice for extra tanginess or a pinch of salt if needed.

Step 5

Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve drizzled over salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or as a dip for fresh pita or crudités.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	181 grams (181.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	621

Total Fat 55.70g	71%
Saturated Fat 8.50g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1235mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 24.80g	9%
Dietary Fiber 5.60g	20%
Total Sugars 14.20g
Protein 10.30g	21%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3497mg	269%
Iron 16073mg	89296%
Potassium 295mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.1%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 15.5%