Vegan Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing
Make a simple, creamy, and bright vegan dressing using tahini and fresh lemon juice. This sauce is perfect for salads and grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 1 cup
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cold water (or 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 add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to whisk constantly.
- Keep whisking until the dressing emulsifies and reaches your desired pourable, creamy consistency. Add more water if you prefer a thinner dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice as needed.
Notes
- If the dressing becomes too thick after sitting, whisk in a few drops of water to loosen it.
- For a smoother texture, you can blend all ingredients in a small food processor or blender.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
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