Tahini Salad Dressing Recipe
This easy Tahini Salad Dressing is a creamy, tangy blend of tahini, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Perfect for drizzling over salads, roasted veggies, or grain bowls, this dressing is quick to make and full of flavor!
Servings: 10
Cost: $5
Equipment
- whisk
- measuring spoons
- chef's knife
- mini food processor optional
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup tahini paste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or fine sea sal
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In a measuring cup or jar, combine the olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, paprika, salt and black pepper. Whisk until blended.
- Slowly stream in the cold water while whisking until combined. The dressing will become smooth and creamy.
- Season to taste with more lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper. If your dressing is too thick, add a bit more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Notes
- Adjust the consistency by adding more cold water 1 tablespoon at a time if the dressing is too thick.
- For a vegan version, swap honey for maple syrup or agave nectar.
- This dressing will last in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg