Oil-Free Lemon Tahini Dressing

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This oil-free lemon tahini dressing is beyond flavorful, creamy, sweet & savory. It can be used in basically any salad recipe, on top of roasted veggies like sweet potatoes or in hearty grain bowls to add some creamy deliciousness! This naturally oil-free dressing is healthy, gluten-free, plant-based, and vegan.

why we love this creamy tahini dressing

If you’ve never tried tahini, you definitely should give it a go. Tahini is a paste made from roasted sesame seeds. It’s used in a variety of dishes and it’s full of healthy fats, antioxidants, and protein.

This vegan tahini salad dressing takes less than 3 minutes to make, lasts for a week in the fridge, and is such a nice, creamy compliment to hearty salads and grain bowls.

the oil-free lemon tahini dressing ingredients

This easy tahini dressing only uses 3 ingredients plus some water, salt, and pepper. To make this creamy dairy-free dressing, you’ll need to gather the following:

Tahini
Lemon
Maple Syrup
Warm Water
Plus salt & pepper

where to buy tahini

Tahini is usually pretty readily available at most grocery stores. You can typically find it in the international aisle near the other Mediterranean ingredients and products. The tahini I absolutely love and that I’m using today is by the company Ziyad. This tahini is nutty, creamy, and works so well in sweet or savory recipes.

how to make the oil-free lemon tahini dressing

I LOVE this recipe because all I need to make it is a small jar or container. It takes basically 2-3 minutes to make and it stays fresh for a good amount of time in the fridge. To make this vegan dressing with tahini follow these easy steps:

In a small jar, combine the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
Stir to combine.
Add 2-3 tsp of warm water to thin the dressing out to your desired consistency.
Stir in any additional salt or pepper to taste.
Store in a sealable container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.

optional additions to the dressing

This vegan tahini dressing is fabulous because it pairs so well with other ingredients that you could add to it. The options are really endless here! Some really tasty seasonings and spices that you could add to this dressing are:

Fresh Minced Garlic
Smoked Paprika
Fresh Dill
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Nutritional Yeast

ways to use tahini dressing

Honestly, this dressing works SO well in a variety of recipes. Pour it on roasted veggies like sweet potatoes or Brussel sprouts. Mix this creamy dressing into pasta salad or spread it on sandwiches in replacement of mayo. One of my favorite ways to use this easy dressing is in grain bowls or buddha bowls!

some recipes that pair perfectly with this lemon tahini dressing:

other salad dressings & sauces you may like:

tahini dressing tips & tricks

How long does this tahini dressing keep?

This dressing stays fresh in the fridge for up to a week. I store my dressing in small sealable jars or containers that are air-tight to keep them fresher longer.

How do I make this dressing thicker or thinner?

This recipe is great because you can easily customize the consistency to your preference. Sometimes, this dressing will thicken up in the fridge. To thin it out, all you need to do is to use a little more or less water to reach your desired consistency.

Did you make this Oil-free Lemon Tahini Dressing? I’d love to know! Leave a rating and comment below!

Yield: 1/2 cup of dressing

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

This easy, creamy oil-free lemon tahini dressing is the perfect compliment to kale salad or comfort bowls. It's creamy, sweet yet savory, and thanks to the tahini, naturally oil free.

It's so simple- only 3 ingredients plus water, salt & pepper!

Ingredients

¼ cup tahini
Juice of 1 small lemon
1 tbsp maple syrup
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
2-3 tsp warm water

Instructions

In a small jar, combine the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
Stir to combine.
Add 2-3 tsp of warm water to thin the dressing out to your desired consistency.
Stir in any additional salt or pepper to taste.
Store in a sealable container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 120Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 7mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 3g

Nutritional info is an estimate.

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