My go-to 5-minute Lemon Tahini Dressing! Creamy, oil-free, and easy-to-make with tahini, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast. Perfect for drizzling on salads, grain bowls, and more!

Smooth and creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing in a bowl with a wooden spoon

If you love creamy, oil-free salad dressings that are quick and easy to make, you are going to love this Lemon Tahini Dressing!

I am completely obsessed with this sauce, and have been for the past few years. It’s rich, nutty, tangy, and bright—perfect for drizzling over salads, grain bowls, roasted veggies, in wraps, and more. Trust me, it tastes good on just about everything!

This dressing recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and oil-free.

What Is Tahini?

Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds, also known as sesame butter. It has a rich, nutty flavor and a creamy texture, making it the perfect base for this dressing. Tahini is packed with healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins, plus it offers antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits!

Tahini is also a key ingredient in hummus and falafel, and it can even be used in cookies and desserts! It’s a must-have staple in my kitchen.

Key Ingredients

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  • Tahini: The star ingredient! Make sure to use a smooth, runny tahini—not one that’s thick and firm. My favorites are Trader Joe’s, Soom, and Seed + Mill.
  • Lemon Juice: Adds a bright, tangy element.
  • Nutritional Yeast: For a “cheesy” umami taste and extra vitamins.
  • Maple Syrup: Just a tablespoon to lift the flavors. If you’re not vegan, feel free to substitute for honey.
  • Seasonings: sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Water: This helps thin the dressing to a pourable consistency without the need for olive oil!

How To Make Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing

It’s so easy! Simply mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl until it reaches a creamy, pourable consistency. Depending on the thickness of your tahini, you may need to add a little more water to get the perfect texture and desired consistency.

Close-up of Lemon Tahini Dressing made with tahini, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast.
Spoon drizzling creamy lemon tahini dressing

Ways To Use This Dressing

This creamy dressing is so versatile and tastes good drizzled on just about anything! Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy it:

  • In salads
  • Drizzled on grain bowls or buddha bowls
  • Poured on top of roasted vegetables
  • With falafel
  • In wraps

How do you like to use this lemon tahini dressing? Let me know in the comments, I love to hear!

Meal Prep This Lemon Tahini Dressing

This lemon tahini dressing is perfect for meal prep! Once you’ve made it, pour it into a glass jar and store it in the fridge for up to a week. It’s a staple in my weekly meal prep routine!

Smooth and creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing in a bowl with a wooden spoon

Drizzle This Creamy Dressing On

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Smooth and creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing in a bowl with a wooden spoon
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Lemon Tahini Dressing

Megan
Yield: 24 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
My go-to 5-minute Lemon Tahini Dressing! Creamy, oil-free, and easy-to-make with tahini, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast. Perfect for drizzling on salads, grain bowls, and more!
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Ingredients
 

  • ¾ cup tahini, runny consistency
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Mix everything together in a bowl until smooth and creamy, adding more water as needed to reach a pourable consistency.
  • Taste and adjust for seasoning. Pour into a jar and keep in the fridge to use throughout the week!

Equipment

small glass jars
small glass jars

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Notes

  • Make sure to use a smooth, runny tahini—not one that’s thick and firm. My favorites are Trader Joe’s, Soom, and Seed + Mill.
  • Depending on the thickness of your tahini, you may need to add a little more water to get the perfect texture.
Serving: 1tablespoon, Calories: 50kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 52mg, Potassium: 56mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 6IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 0.4mg
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