Middle Eastern•healthy
Tahini Dressing
Tahini dressing is one of the best homemade salad dressings that is creamy, full of flavor, and easy to make.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup ice water (plus more as needed)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic (grated or minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk the tahini with 1 tablespoon water. The tahini will become thick and heavy. Continue adding the water 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition until the tahini is smooth and light.
- 2
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until everything is blended and the dressing drizzles off the whisk easily. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Use immediately or store in the refigerator in a jar or other airtight container for up to one week.