Tahini Dressing

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Servings: 16 Difficulty: Beginner
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Creamy, tangy sesame dressing perfect for salads and grain bowls
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This creamy tahini dressing is a vibrant staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, offering a perfect balance of rich nuttiness and bright acidity. Made with smooth sesame paste, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, it creates a luscious, velvety texture that coats greens beautifully. The addition of vegetable oil ensures a silky consistency, while salt enhances the deep flavor profile of the sesame seeds. This versatile dressing is ideal for drizzling over tabbouleh, quinoa salads, roasted vegetables, or fresh cucumber and tomato mixes. It’s quick to whisk together, requiring no cooking, making it an effortless addition to any meal. Store it in the fridge for up to a week, giving it time to meld and deepen in flavor.

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Tahini Dressing

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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 16 Calories: 144.2

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This creamy tahini dressing is a vibrant staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, offering a perfect balance of rich nuttiness and bright acidity. Made with smooth sesame paste, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, it creates a luscious, velvety texture that coats greens beautifully. The addition of vegetable oil ensures a silky consistency, while salt enhances the deep flavor profile of the sesame seeds. This versatile dressing is ideal for drizzling over tabbouleh, quinoa salads, roasted vegetables, or fresh cucumber and tomato mixes. It&# 226;€™s quick to whisk together, requiring no cooking, making it an effortless addition to any meal. Store it in the fridge for up to a week, giving it time to meld and deepen in flavor.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Add tahini, water, vegetable oil, lemon juice, salt, crushed garlic, and red pepper sauce to a blender or food processor.
  2. Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  3. If the dressing is too thick, add additional water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Transfer to a jar or serving bowl and serve immediately, or refrigerate for later use.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 144.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.0g24%
Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2438.6mg102%
Total Carbohydrate 2.9g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: tahini, dressing, sesame, lemon, garlic, vegan, middle eastern, salad dressing, creamy, healthy, gluten free, easy, quick, vegetarian, bowl, dip, sauce, nutty, tangy
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