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Creamy Lemon Garlic Vegan Tahini Dressing (Oil-Free!)

This luscious tahini dressing is silky smooth and full of flavor. Drizzle it on a salad, use it as a dipping sauce...or just eat it by the spoonful — it's that good!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dressing
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
Servings: 8
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Alissa Saenz

Ingredients

  • ½ cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove, very finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • Chilled water, as needed
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Instructions

  • Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, and ½ teaspoon of salt together in a medium bowl.
  • Begin whisking in chilled water, about 1 tablespoon at a time, adding up to ½ cup total, until the mixture is creamy and just pourable (I typically add about ¼ cup).
  • Taste-test and add additional salt if desired. Adjust any other seasonings to your liking.
  • Serve.

Notes

Makes about 1 cup, but the exact amount will depend on how much water you add.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons (⅛ of total batch) | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 8.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 2.4g | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg