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Drizzle this homemade lemon tahini dressing over your favorite salads for a burst of flavor. It’s quick, easy, and absolutely delicious! Whisk together tangy lemon juice, creamy tahini, and a touch of sweetness to create a luscious and versatile dressing.
Type of Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Prep Time: 15 minutes.
How Many Servings?
1 cup
Ingredients:
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| ¼ cup lemon juice (plus the zest of lemon) | |
| ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil | |
| ¼ cup tahini paste | |
| 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup | |
| 1/4 cup cold water | |
| 1 garlic cloves (minced) | |
| Salt and pepper to taste | |
| 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped |
Preparation
1
Combine the Ingredients
In a bowl, blender, or mason jar, add the lemon juice and zest. Then add the olive oil, tahini, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper. If using, add the fresh dill for an extra layer of flavor.
In a bowl, blender, or mason jar, add the lemon juice and zest. Then add the olive oil, tahini, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper. If using, add the fresh dill for an extra layer of flavor.
2
Mix or Blend the Dressing
If using a bowl: Whisk the ingredients vigorously until smooth and creamy. If using a blender: Blend on medium speed until well combined. If using a mason jar: Seal tightly and shake until fully mixed.
If using a bowl: Whisk the ingredients vigorously until smooth and creamy. If using a blender: Blend on medium speed until well combined. If using a mason jar: Seal tightly and shake until fully mixed.
3
Adjust Consistency
Gradually add cold water while whisking, blending, or shaking. This helps emulsify the dressing and create a smooth, pourable texture.
Gradually add cold water while whisking, blending, or shaking. This helps emulsify the dressing and create a smooth, pourable texture.
4
Taste & Adjust
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning—add more lemon for tang, tahini for richness, or a sweetener to balance.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning—add more lemon for tang, tahini for richness, or a sweetener to balance.
5
Serve or Store
Your Lemon Tahini Dressing is ready to enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Your Lemon Tahini Dressing is ready to enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.