Description
This Lemon Garlic Tahini Dressing is creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor. Made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and maple syrup, it comes together quickly and works beautifully as a dressing, sauce, or dip.
Ingredients
1/2 cup tahini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon maple syrup
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, or more as needed
Instructions
- Finely mince the garlic and place it into a bowl or jar with the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and 1/4 cup water.
- Whisk everything together or shake the jar well until the dressing becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of water little by little until the dressing reaches the desired consistency.
- Taste the dressing and adjust with extra maple syrup, salt, or water if needed.
- Serve over salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or use as a creamy dip.
Notes
Add fresh parsley or cilantro for extra freshness.
Mix in cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a spicy variation.
A splash of soy sauce or tamari adds deeper savory flavor.
Thin the dressing with extra water to use as a sauce for wraps or sandwiches.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
The dressing may thicken when chilled; stir in a little water before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 122 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 165 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
