The nutty, earthy flavor, brightness of lemon, and creamy consistency of this Tahini Dressing Recipe makes for a wonderful addition to salads, as a dip for raw veggies, or drizzled over roasted vegetables. It’s made with just a few ingredients and comes together in minutes!

A spoon above a jar of tahini salad dressing

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Easy Tahini Dressing Recipe

If you love the nutty flavor of tahini, you’ll love this homemade tahini dressing. It’s smooth and creamy, and the tahini paste is the star of the show. Olive oil helps to thin it out while lemon juice adds a bright citrus punch to balance the flavors. Plus just a bit of honey (or maple syrup) to sweeten it up.

This is obviously a wonderful salad dressing option but I love using it as a dip for veggies too.

Why You’ll Love This Tahini Salad Dressing

Quick & easy. Just combine the ingredients together and you’re ready to go! You can do it with a blender, a whisk, or even just in a jar.
Only a few ingredients. This tahini dressing is made with just 6 main ingredients, plus water, salt, and pepper.
Versatile. There are many ways to use your tahini salad dressing that don’t involve a salad. It makes a wonderful dip for raw veggies or drizzled over roasted veggies.

A dish of tahini dressing on a veggie tray

Ingredients Needed

This tahini salad dressing recipe requires just a handful of ingredients – the most important being tahini, of course!
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

Olive oil – Be sure to use a good quality oil for the best flavor.
Tahini paste – Our star ingredient! Tahini paste is made from ground sesame seeds and oil, and most commonly used in hummus and baba ganoush. Available at most grocery stores located near the peanut butter or in the international foods section.
Fresh lemon juice – Adds a nice brightness to the dressing. Fresh is key here. It will make such a difference.
Water – You want to use ICE COLD water, which helps achieve the creaminess but not make it gloppy. The exact amount will vary depending on your desired consistency.
Honey – For a bit of sweetness that balances out the bitterness in the tahini paste. (You can also use pure maple syrup, if preferred.)
Garlic & Ginger – For wonderful aromatics and a bit of zing!
Salt & Pepper – Simple seasonings for flavor.

How To Make Tahini Dressing

Homemade tahini dressing is quick and easy to make.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

Combine the ingredients. You can combine them in a blender, whisk them together in a small bowl, or shake them in a jar with a lid. Whatever is easiest for you. You just want everything to be smooth and blended.
Adjust the consistency. If needed, whisk in additional water to reach your desired consistency.

Tips & Variations

Adjust the consistency. You want the tahini dressing to be thick and creamy but you should also be able to drizzle it easily. If it’s too thick, whisk in more cold water.
Make it vegan. For a vegan tahini dressing, simply swap the honey for maple syrup.
Combine the ingredients thoroughly. If you opt for whisking or shaking the ingredients together, do so vigorously to ensure everything blends well.

Serving Suggestions

There are many wonderful ways to use this tahini dressing. Here are a few ideas:

On your favorite salads
Drizzled over roasted veggies, like carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, or brussels sprouts
As a dip for a veggie tray

Proper Storage

Store the tahini dressing in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It may thicken over time. If so, just thin it out with a little more ice cold water, as needed, and shake again to incorporate.

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Tahini Dressing

The nutty, earthy flavor and creamy consistency of this Tahini Dressing Recipe makes for a wonderful addition to salads, as a dip for raw veggies, or drizzled over roasted vegetables. It's made with just a few ingredients and comes together in minutes.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings: 8 (1 cup total)

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup smooth tahini paste
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons ice cold water , or more as needed
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons fresh minced ginger
1 clove garlic , minced
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

You can blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth, whisk vigorously in a small bowl, or place everything in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously until thoroughly blended.
The dressing should be irresistibly thick and creamy. If it’s too thick to drizzle though, whisk in more cold water, 1/2 tablespoon at a time.
Use as desired. It's great for salads, over roasted vegetables, or used as a dip for a raw veggie tray.

Notes

Tahini paste. Tahini paste is made from ground sesame seeds and gives this dressing the tahini flavor. It’s available at most grocery stores located near the peanut butter or in the international foods aisle.

Make it vegan. For a vegan tahini dressing, simply swap the honey for maple syrup.

Adjust the consistency. You want the tahini dressing to be thick and creamy but you should also be able to drizzle it easily. If it’s too thick, whisk in more cold water.

Proper storage. Store the tahini dressing in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It may thicken over time. If so, just thin it out with a little more ice cold water, as needed, and shake again to incorporate.

Nutrition

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Dressing

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

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