Lemon Tahini Dressing
My go-to 5-minute Lemon Tahini Dressing made with tahini, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast. Creamy, oil-free, easy-to-make, and perfect for drizzling on salads, grain bowls, and more!
If you’re looking for a homemade salad dressing recipe that’s easy to make and tastes good drizzled on just about everything, then you’re going to love this lemon tahini dressing!
I am completely obsessed with this oil-free dressing, and have been for the past few years. Itās rich, nutty, tangy, and bright. Perfect for drizzling over salads (like this kale salad with peaches and crispy chickpeas), on grain bowls, over roasted veggies, in wraps, and more.
Why You’ll Love This Salad Dressing
I’ve been making this lemon tahini dressing for years and it comes out perfect every single time. Once you make it, I’m sure you’ll find endless ways to use it!
- Ready in 5 minutes
- Perfect creamy consistency
- Drizzle it on salads, grain bowls, roasted veggies, and more
- Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and oil-free
- A meal-prep staple
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!
Featured Review
So good! New favorite dressing š thank you!
– Courtney
Ingredients Needed
Scroll down to the recipe card to get the full recipe with measurements!
- Tahini: Make sure to use a smooth, runny tahini. My favorites are Trader Joeās, Soom, and Seed + Mill.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a bright, tangy element.
- Nutritional Yeast: For a “cheesy” umami taste.
- Maple Syrup: Just a tablespoon to lift all the flavors.
- Seasonings: A mix of 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 Lemon Tahini Dressing
This lemon tahini dressing recipe is so easy to make!
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.
How To Use Lemon Tahini Dressing
This creamy salad dressing is so versatile and tastes good drizzled on just about anything! Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy it:
- in salads
- drizzle it over grain bowls or buddha bowls
- pour it on top of roasted vegetables
- in a wrap with falafel
If you make this recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and ā ā ā ā ā star rating below. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram so I can see your creations!
Lemon Tahini Dressing
Ingredients
- Ā¾ cup tahini, runny consistency
- Ā½ cup water
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Ā½ teaspoon salt
- Ā¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Ā¼ 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!
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Notes
- Make sure to use a smooth, runny tahini ā not one that’s thick and firm. My favorites are Trader Joeās, 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.
I really enjoyed the lemon-tahini dressing. It was very tasty. I would make it again for sure. #happyholidays
I’m so glad you loved this dressing! Thanks for sharing your review š
This dressing was a bit bitter to me made as is, so I added some more maple syrup and that made it better. To be honest, I think I have bitter tastebuds. LOL My mom loved the dressing as is, so it’s definitely my tastebuds, but definitely will make this again with a little tweaking. š
Glad you enjoyed the dressing and were able to adjust it to your taste buds! Thanks for sharing š
Thank you Megan. Just now seeing this as I currently can’t send or receive emails, so I didn’t get the notification.
Adding #happyholidays too for the giveaway since I forgot. LOL
So good! New favorite dressing š thank you!
Aw yay! I’m so glad to hear you love it!
Thanks for the tahini recommendations! I need to try Seed + Mill next time I make this!
Of course! Enjoy Leah š
I made this yesterday – itās delicious- I didnāt have maple syrup so I used date syrup; I really love lemon so next time Iāll
add some extra lemon juice – thanks for the easy, healthy recipes Megan šĀ
Aww, I’m so happy to hear you loved it, Annamaria š thank you for sharing!