Tahini Salad Dressing

Elevate your salads and grain bowls with the creamy, flavor-packed goodness of homemade Tahini Salad Dressing. This wholesome recipe combines the nutty richness of tahini with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice, a touch of sweetness from honey or maple syrup, and the warmth of ground cumin. Balanced with a hint of garlic and a drizzle of olive oil, this versatile dressing achieves a smooth, pourable consistency with just a splash of water. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknight meals or meal prep, staying fresh in the fridge for up to five days. Whether drizzled over crisp greens, roasted vegetables, or hearty grain bowls, this quick and easy tahini dressing adds irresistible Middle Eastern-inspired flavor to any dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, add the tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil.

Step 2

Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Gradually add the water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until the desired consistency is reached. The dressing should be smooth and pourable.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, honey or maple syrup, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.

Step 5

Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more lemon juice for tanginess, honey for sweetness, or water to thin the dressing.

Step 6

Transfer to a glass jar or container with a lid for storage. Shake well before each use.

Step 7

Serve immediately over salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. This dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	205.2 grams (205.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	899

Total Fat 83.00g	106%
Saturated Fat 13.20g	66%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 692mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 22.10g	8%
Dietary Fiber 9.90g	35%
Total Sugars 6.60g
Protein 19.80g	40%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 6962mg	536%
Iron 32144mg	178577%
Potassium 420mg	9%

*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: 81.7%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 9.7%