Tahini Dressing 5 Ways

Name: Tahini Dressing 5 Ways
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ⅓ cup tahini; ⅓ cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or more to taste); 1 small clove garlic (grated or finely minced (if not using a blender)); 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or agave); ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt (reduce if adding mustard (below)); ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (optional); ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (add it to the classic dressing above); fresh orange zest and juice (instead of lemon juice); ¾ inch piece ginger root, peeled and grated (pairs well with lemon or orange ); 2 tablespoons dijon mustard (add to the basic lemon version and reduce the salt to taste); ⅓ cup unsweetened plain non-dairy yogurt; ¼ cup water; 2 small cloves garlic, grated or finely minced; ⅓ cup chopped flat leaf parsley (finely chop if not using a blender); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon dulse flakes (or crumbled nori); 2 teaspoon maple syrup or agave; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

Prep:5min

Tahini salad dressing is creamy, versatile, and ready in just 5 minutes. With several flavor variations, this recipe helps you customize your dressing for any salad or grain bowl.

Updated at: Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:05:15 GMT