Lemon Tahini Dressing is a versatile and flavorful condiment, perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes. Its creamy blend of tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and seasonings adds a unique Mediterranean touch. Tahini, a key ingredient made from toasted sesame seeds, lends a distinctive nutty flavor and grainy texture.
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Easy to prepare in just 5 minutes, this dressing remains fresh for a week, allowing for extended enjoyment in salads, roasted vegetables, meats, and seafood.
Ingredients and Substitutions Overview
For creating this delightful Tahini Dressing, you'll need a handful of easily accessible pantry items. Here's what you'll require:
- Tahini: This is the heart of the dressing, offering a rich, nutty taste. Opt for a smooth variety, either store-bought or homemade.
- Olive Oil: Adds a fruity undertone and helps to blend the ingredients smoothly.
- Dijon Mustard: A dash of mustard enhances the flavor and acts as a binder, ensuring a cohesive dressing.
- Garlic: Use freshly grated garlic for a bold flavor. If it's too intense, switch to garlic powder or lightly sauté it before adding.
- Lemon Juice: This adds a refreshing, citrusy zing, balancing the rich flavors.
- Honey or Maple Syrup: To counteract tahini's bitterness and enrich the taste. Use maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Seasoning: A pinch of salt and black pepper to taste, enhancing and rounding off the flavors.
How to Make Tahini Dressing at Home?
Dive into the creation of this exquisite Tahini Dressing with our visual guide, featuring detailed photos and a helpful video. Let’s begin this flavorful journey:
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Tahini Dressing
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Tahini, smooth tahini preferred
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, grated or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Honey, or maple syrup
- 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- ½ tsp Black Pepper, powder
- Salt, to taste
- 3 tbsp Water, cold water preferred
Instructions
To make Tahini Dressing
- Start by blending all ingredients, except water, in a bowl. Ensure they are well mixed and fully combined.
- Slowly incorporate cold water, whisking vigorously, until you reach a creamy texture. Adjust the amount of water as needed for your preferred consistency. Your Tahini Dressing is now ready to enhance your dishes!
To Use
- Use this creamy and nutty Tahini Dressing to elevate your favorite salads or as a delightful dip for a range of dishes. Conveniently, it remains fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Chef's Notes and Tips
- Use Smooth Tahini: Opt for smooth tahini to ensure a perfectly smooth dressing texture
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Elevate the flavor profile of the dressing by using fresh ingredients like grated garlic and lemon juice
- Sweet Addition: Balance out bitterness and elevate the overall profile of the dressing by adding honey or maple syrup
- Taste and Adjust: Continuously taste the dressing as you prepare it and adjust the ingredients to your liking
- Consistency Control: Achieve your desired consistency by adding more water or lemon juice if it's too thick or more tahini if it's too thin
- Thorough Whisking: Ensure all ingredients are well combined and emulsified by thoroughly whisking the dressing for a creamy and stable texture
- Flavor Variations: Experiment with flavor variations by adding minced herbs, ground spices, or even a hint of toasted sesame oil for unique and delicious twists
- Garlic Preparation: If raw garlic is too strong for you, then lightly sauté it in olive oil to mellow out the flavor before adding it to the dressing
- Allergen Awareness: Be mindful of allergies and dietary restrictions, as tahini contains sesame when serving this dressing
Nutrition Info
Disclaimer
We're not nutrition experts, and the nutritional information provided is an estimate. Please use it as a guide. For precise details, it's best to consult a professional. To learn more, please view our Detailed Disclaimers.
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Serving Suggestions
Tahini Dressing is a multifaceted condiment that goes beyond salads, enriching a variety of dishes:
- Salads: Elevates green, grain, or roasted vegetable salads with its creamy, nutty taste.
- Grilled Meats: A perfect addition to grilled chicken, lamb, or beef, complementing the charred flavors.
- Falafel: Drizzle over falafel for a classic Middle Eastern flair.
- Roasted Vegetables: Adds a creamy touch to cauliflower, broccoli, or Brussels sprouts.
- Rice Bowls: Ideal for rice or grain bowls, combined with proteins like salmon or chicken and veggies like green beans.
- Flatbread: Use as a dip for pita bread, naan, or chips for a healthy snack.
- Fish Dishes: Enhances baked salmon or tilapia with its depth of flavor.
- Dips: Serve as a dip with raw veggies like carrots, cucumbers, and peppers.
- Wraps/Sandwiches: Spread on wraps or sandwiches for a creamy, flavorful touch.
- Roasted Chickpeas: Adds creaminess and flavor to roasted chickpeas.
Storage Suggestions
Keep your Tahini Dressing fresh for up to a week by storing it in a sealed container in the fridge, ensuring it's always ready to enhance your meals.
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