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Lemon Tahini Dressing - tangy creaminess

Made by Anastasia Papapetros - Serves 6 Filed Under: Dressings & Vinaigrettes

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Lemon Tahini Dressing is a dreamy, creamy addition to your salads, sandwiches, falafel or grilled meats. So good you will want to drink it!

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Tahini lemon dressing in a black bowl with lemons on the side.

Our Lemon Tahini Dressing is perfect for salads, roasted vegetables, and even grain bowls. It’s also incredibly easy to make, and only requires a few simple ingredient.

This dressing is both rich and velvety, thanks to the tahini. And the lemon gives it a nice zing that really wakes up the flavors. It’s also creamy, but not in a heavy or cloying way.

So if you’re looking for a delicious and healthy dressing, give this lemon tahini dressing a try!

What is Tahini?

Tahini is a Middle Eastern staple that you will undoubtedly find in your hummus. It is made from ground toasted sesame seeds. Good quality tahini should have a mild nutty and creamy flavour, bad tahini will taste bitter and acidic. 

You will find it in the international aisle of most supermarkets or for really good quality tahini try your Middle Eastern Speciality store. Or if you are feeling adventurous you can try and make your own tahini.

What Can I Use This Dressing On?

  • Use it in sturdy green salads such as kale, spinach or silverbeet.
  • Great for noodle, pasta and bean salads.
  • Sensational on roasted vegetable salads such as cauliflower, beets or carrots.
  • A great dipping sauce for vegetable crudités.
  • Makes a great sauce for grilled fish, chicken and lamb. 

You Will Need

LABELLED INGREDIENTS TO MAKE TAHINI LEMON DRESSING

How to Make It

  1. Add all your dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl, season and mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
  2. Once you add the lemon juice, it will thicken the tahini; you can add some more water if you feel that it is too thick. 
  3. It needs to be the consistency of sour cream and not too runny. 
  4. For a smoother consistency, you can blitz it in a small food processor or bullet blender.
TAHINI LEMON DRESSING INGREDIENTS IN BOWL
ADD INGREDIENTS TO A MIXING BOWL
MIXING TAHINI LEMON DRESSING
MIX WELL TO COMBINE

How Much Does It Make?

This dressing will make just over 1 cup of dressing, ideal for one large salad that serves 4-6 people. 

How Long Can I Store It For?

Lemon tahini dressing will keep in your fridge in a sealed container for a week or more. 

We Have Used It On...

Tahini Cauliflower Salad

CAULIFLOWER TAHINI SALAD ON A BLACK PATTERNED PLATE WITH ZA'ATAR AND LEMONS & PARSLEY ON THE SIDE

Try It As An Alternative Dressing On...

You could try using this lemon tahini dressing as an alternative to the dressings in these salads:

Kale and broccoli salad in a ceramic bowl with an orange linen napkin on the side.
KALE & BROCCOLI SALAD
Close-up of broccoli slaw.
BROCCOLI SLAW

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TAHINI LEMON DRESSING IN A BLACK BOWL WITH LEMONS ON THE SIDE

Lemon Tahini Dressing – tangy creaminess

Lemon Tahini Dressing is a dreamy, creamy addition for your salads, sandwiches, falafel or grilled meats. So good you will want to drink it!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Dressing
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 6 serves*
Calories: 182kcal
Author: Anastasia Papapetros
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Ingredients
  • 140 militre tahini (⅓ cup +2 tablespoons)
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (grated)
  • ¼ cup water to loosen
Metric - Imperial
Instructions
  • Add all your dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl, season and mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
  • Once you add the lemon juice it will thicken the tahini, you can add some more water if you feel that it is too thick.
  • It needs to be the consistency of sour cream and not too runny.

Notes

  • This recipe makes a total of just over a cup of dressing which is enough for one large salad that serves six, the nutritional information is also calculated this way.  
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Anastasia Papapetros

Anastasia has been passionate about cooking since she was eight years old, and hasn't left the kitchen since! With over a decade of experience running her own coffee shop and catering business, Anastasia has developed a true love for salads - especially for family get-togethers and friends' functions. She's the go-to for bringing the perfect salad to any occasion!

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