Creamy Vegan Lemon Tahini Dressing
Make a rich, creamy, and bright dressing using tahini, lemon juice, and water. This simple recipe creates a versatile sauce perfect for salads and bowls.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 3/4 cup
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cold water (plus more for thinning)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, maple syrup (if using), salt, and pepper into a medium bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together vigorously. The mixture will seize up and become very thick initially.
- Slowly drizzle in the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, while continuously whisking.
- Continue whisking until the dressing emulsifies and reaches your desired creamy consistency. Add more water, one teaspoon at a time, if you prefer a thinner dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice as needed.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- If the dressing becomes too thick after refrigeration, whisk in a few drops of warm water to restore the creamy texture.
- For a tangier flavor, increase the lemon juice by one tablespoon.
- To make this dressing thicker for dipping vegetables, reduce the initial water addition to just one tablespoon total.
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