Why you’ll love this recipe
A creamy, dairy-free dressing with nutty tahini, fresh lemon, garlic, and a touch of maple.
What you’ll need
Everything is listed below so you can gather your ingredients before cooking.
Lemon Tahini Dressing
A creamy, dairy-free dressing with nutty tahini, fresh lemon, garlic, and a touch of maple.
Habibi Recipes
Lemon Tahini Dressing
Prep Time10 Minutes
Cook Time0 Minutes
Serves8 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup tahini
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ⅓ cup ice-cold water, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, cumin, and salt in a medium bowl; the mixture will tighten at first.
- Add the ice-cold water one tablespoon at a time, whisking until the dressing becomes pale and silky.
- Taste and adjust with more lemon, salt, or maple syrup as needed.
- Thin with extra water for salad dressing or leave it thicker for grain bowls and roasted vegetables.
- Refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to one week and whisk before using.