Tahini Lemon Dressing

Tahini lemon dressing adds an extra bit of zing to your salads. It is also great as a dip for veggies, falafel, or fritters. The combination of creamy tahini with the tartness of lemon juice makes this dressing special.

All about Tahini Lemon Dressing

Tahini lemon dressing is an easy way to add flavor to your meals. It’s creamy, tangy, and has just the right amount of umami. The base ingredient is tahini paste, which is made from sesame seeds that are ground into a creamy paste. It has a nutty and umami flavor, and you can use it in both savory and sweet dishes. Lemon juice and garlic then add a bright flavor to the dressing.

The best part about tahini lemon dressing is that you can use it on almost anything. Drizzle it over a salad for extra flavor, dip some veggies in it, or use it as a marinade for grilled chicken or fish. It’s also delicious mixed with hummus and warm pita bread.

Ingredients You’ll Need for this Recipe

• White or toasted tahini paste
• Lemon
• Garlic clove
• Salt
• Olive oil (extra virgin is best)

How to Make Tahini Lemon Dressing

1. Place the tahini paste in a medium-sized bowl.
2. Juice the lemon and add 2 tablespoons of the juice to the tahini paste.
3. Press or grate the garlic clove into the bowl.
4. Add the olive oil and salt and mix well.
5. Store in a glass jar in the fridge and use as needed.

How to Serve Tahini Lemon Dressing

Tahini lemon dressing is a versatile condiment. Drizzle it over salads, use it as a dip for vegetables, or marinate chicken and fish in the dressing. You can even use it to jazz up simple roasted potatoes or steamed vegetables. Add some chopped herbs like parsley or chives on top of the dish before serving.

Tips and Variations for this Dressing

To make the perfect tahini lemon dressing, follow these tips and variations:

• Use fresh lemon juice if possible because it adds a tart and tangy flavor to the dressing that you can’t replicate with bottled juice.
• Mix the dressing before each use.
• To make the dressing thicker, add more tahini paste or reduce the amount of lemon juice and olive oil.
• Adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your taste.
• Add a dash of cumin or coriander or a bit of Dijon mustard for a unique flavor twist.
• For a little more sweetness, add a bit of honey or maple syrup.
• If you like a spicier dressing, add some chili flakes.

How to Store Leftovers

You can store this dressing in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. It’s also great for meal prepping. Make it at the beginning of the week and use it to add extra flavor to your weekday lunches or dinners.

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Yield: 1 ¼ cups

Tahini Lemon Dressing

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Insanely good tahini lemon dressing, delicious to dress salads, dip for veggies or dress some falafel or fritters. 

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup white or toasted tahini paste
• 1 lemon 
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferably)

Instructions

1. In a medium-sized bowl add one cup of tahini. 
   
2. Juice one lemon and add 2 tablespoons of it to the tahini paste. 
   
3. Press or grate the garlic clove, and add it to the tahini and lemon. 
   
4. Add the olive oil and the salt and mix well. 
   
5. Store in a closed crystal container in the fridge and use whenever you want.
   

Notes

It can be made and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

Whenever ready to use, make sure to mix well before use.

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