Tahini Lemon Dressing
Ingredients:
- 80 g (1/3 cup) tahini
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) lemon juice
- 2-4 tbsp water, to thin
- 3 g (1 clove) garlic
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) maple syrup
- 1 g (1/2 tsp) ground cumin
- 3 g (1/2 tsp) salt
Equipments:
Features:
Raw
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Oil-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Nut-Free
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Nutrition:
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Add the water gradually, a tablespoon at a time — tahini seizes up and turns pasty the moment lemon juice hits it, and it takes patient whisking to loosen it back into a smooth, pourable dressing.
Instructions:
- Whisk the Base: Whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, cumin, and salt in a bowl.
- Thin with Water: Gradually whisk in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Adjust: Taste and adjust lemon juice, salt, or water as needed.
- Store: Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; it will thicken when chilled, so thin with a little water before serving.
Notes: Read through the full recipe before starting so you have all ingredients prepped and ready to go.
Tips: Taste as you go and adjust seasoning to your preference before serving.
Storage: Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to a week; shake well before using as it may separate.
Swaps: Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables or pantry staples you have on hand, adjusting cook time as needed.
Every ingredient here earns its place, but a few really shape the dish. The tahini adds creaminess and a subtle nutty, savory depth. The lemon juice adds acidity that brightens and balances the dish. The garlic builds a savory, aromatic base. The maple syrup brings natural sweetness with a hint of caramel depth.
Tahini Lemon Dressing
Ingredients:
- 80 g (1/3 cup) tahini
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) lemon juice
- 2-4 tbsp water, to thin
- 3 g (1 clove) garlic
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) maple syrup
- 1 g (1/2 tsp) ground cumin
- 3 g (1/2 tsp) salt
Equipments:
Features:
Why These Ingredients:
Every ingredient here earns its place, but a few really shape the dish. The tahini adds creaminess and a subtle nutty, savory depth. The lemon juice adds acidity that brightens and balances the dish. The garlic builds a savory, aromatic base. The maple syrup brings natural sweetness with a hint of caramel depth.
Prep:
Add the water gradually, a tablespoon at a time — tahini seizes up and turns pasty the moment lemon juice hits it, and it takes patient whisking to loosen it back into a smooth, pourable dressing.
Instructions:
- Whisk the Base: Whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, cumin, and salt in a bowl.
- Thin with Water: Gradually whisk in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Adjust: Taste and adjust lemon juice, salt, or water as needed.
- Store: Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; it will thicken when chilled, so thin with a little water before serving.
