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    The Best Tahini Dressing

    May 2, 2018 By Rene 18 Comments

    With just 6 ingredients and 60 seconds, you will have The Best Tahini Dressing ready to go. Serve this over salads, buddha bowls or roasted potatoes. 100% vegan and no blending required!

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    With just 6 ingredients and 60 seconds, you will have The Best Tahini Dressing ready to go. Serve this over salads, buddha bowls or roasted potatoes. 100% vegan and no blending required | ThisSavoryVegan.com #vegan #thissavoryvegan #healthyrecipes

    I don't know about you, but I go through periods where I eat the SAME thing over and over and over. Basically if I like it once, I can't get enough.

    Currently this Tahini Dressing is my go-to. It is creamy, herby and totally delicious.

    PLUS, it doesn't require any additional oil. SCORE!

    With just 6 ingredients and 60 seconds, you will have The Best Tahini Dressing ready to go. Serve this over salads, buddha bowls or roasted potatoes. 100% vegan and no blending required | ThisSavoryVegan.com #vegan #thissavoryvegan #healthyrecipes

    My favorite way to use it is over a huge kale salad. But there are soooooo many other ways you can put this to good use.

    This is great over roasted veggies, with french fries or even as a ranch substitute for buffalo cauliflower. Oh-ya...you can never have enough buffalo cauliflower in your life.

    Since I'm usually cooking for one, I will just whip up a single serving of this in a mason jar right before I need to use it. It keeps me from over-dressing my salad, which I love. And I can use my cute little mason jars!

    TSV TIP: If you aren't on the mason jar train, it's time to get on board. You can use them for so many things. Plus, when you get the reusable plastic lids you can take them on the go. Here are my go-to jars and lids.

    But feel free to make a full batch to eat throughout the week (or serve for a large meal). It will stay fresh in the fridge for over a week.

    UPDATE: Apparently I like a tart dressing, because I used a whole lemon and loved it. But, based on reviews, that was just too much lemon for you. Start with half a lemon and then add more to taste. 

    With just 6 ingredients and 60 seconds, you will have The Best Tahini Dressing ready to go. Serve this over salads, buddha bowls or roasted potatoes. 100% vegan and no blending required | ThisSavoryVegan.com #vegan #thissavoryvegan #healthyrecipes

    With just 6 ingredients and 60 seconds, you will have The Best Tahini Dressing ready to go. Serve this over salads, buddha bowls or roasted potatoes. 100% vegan and no blending required | ThisSavoryVegan.com #vegan #thissavoryvegan #healthyrecipes
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    3.86 from 7 votes

    The Best Tahini Dressing

    With just 6 ingredients and 60 seconds, you will have The Best Tahini Dressing ready to go. Serve this over salads, buddha bowls or roasted potatoes. No blending required!
    Prep Time 1 minute
    Total Time 1 minute
    Servings 4

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup tahini
    • ½ cup red wine vinegar
    • ½ lemon* juiced, to taste
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
    • pepper to taste
    • water as needed

    Instructions

    • Combine all of the ingredients (except for the water) in a jar or bowl. 
    • Shake or stir until combined. Add water until desired consistency is reached then mix again. 
    • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. 
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge. 

    Notes

    *Apparently I like a tart dressing, because I used a whole lemon and loved it. But, based on reviews, that was just too much lemon for you. Start with half a lemon and then add more to taste. 

    This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on one and make a purchase I will receive a small percentage of the sale. Please know I would never link a product unless I have personally used it and loved it!

    If you make this recipe be sure to snap a photo + post it + and tag #thissavoryvegan and @thissavoryvegan!

    With just 6 ingredients and 60 seconds, you will have The Best Tahini Dressing ready to go. Serve this over salads, buddha bowls or roasted potatoes. 100% vegan and no blending required | ThisSavoryVegan.com #vegan #thissavoryvegan #healthyrecipes
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    Comments

    1. Alphonso Green

      April 20, 2020 at 5:44 pm

      The best of Vegan meals.

      Reply
    2. Jenny

      March 21, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      Honestly it is the best Tahini Dressing since I tried it the first time I haven't stop making it again!

      Reply
    3. Katie

      October 08, 2019 at 2:05 pm

      Which specific tahini did you use? I want to make this for first time but I don’t know which tahini to use.

      Reply
      • Rene

        October 09, 2019 at 5:03 pm

        I love the tahini from Trader Joe's!

        Reply
    4. Johanna

      February 24, 2019 at 6:32 pm

      5 stars
      Game changer. I love how easy it comes together & emulsifies into creamy loveliness. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Laura

      February 11, 2019 at 3:58 pm

      I love this recipe! I did not find the vinegar and lemon to be overpowering at all. That being said, there are many variables in this and many other recipes. How big was the lemon? What type, Meyers, regular? Meyers are milder. What type of tahini did you use? All tahini is not created equal. There is a big difference in taste from brand to brand. All of these factors will affect the outcome. When I was getting my chef certification, we were taught to taste as you go. Also, try different brands to see which you like best. And lastly, everyone's taste buds are different so you have to find your own comfort level in spiciness, tanginess, saltiness, etc. For me and mine, this recipe is a winner as is, and I almost always tweak. Kudos! 🙂

      Reply
      • Rene

        February 12, 2019 at 9:03 am

        Yes - to everything you said! I am all about tasting as I go. I think some people feel uncomfortable tweaking a recipe to their liking, for fear of messing it up. I say tweak away 🙂

        Reply
    6. Julia

      September 22, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this - yum!! I'm using it as a salad dressing and it's fabulous. I love how you can just whip it up in a mason jar, too. So easy, no clean up! I have been craving a creamy dressing, but wanted one that was dairy free. This is perfect. Thank you for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Rene

        September 25, 2018 at 7:36 am

        So glad you liked it - it is a staple in my house!

        Reply
    7. Richard

      August 08, 2018 at 1:21 pm

      2 stars
      Love your site and appreciate all the effort you put into it, but I have to comment on this recipe. So wanted this to be good but the amount of red vinegar and lemon juice totally overpowers the tahini. I love vinegar and lemon but this was too much...also, the picture used in your recipe couldn't possibly be this recipe - no way you can mix tahini (brown) and red vinegar and come out with a white sauce.

      Reply
      • Karen Haworth

        March 14, 2020 at 12:04 pm

        1 star
        I agree...Just wasted 1/2 cup of Tahini. Wish I would have read your review first! The color is way off and the taste is pure vinegar. So bummed!

        Reply
      • Jade

        May 05, 2020 at 10:11 am

        I thought so too, however the more I shook it the lighter and thicker it got!

        Reply
        • Steve

          September 16, 2020 at 4:42 am

          I'm with you (Jade) that if you taste it right away, it will seem to be overwhelmingly vinegary - the wine and lemon tastes are strong. However, if you follow the instructions and let it sit in the fridge for a while, the taste softens in a huge way and becomes not only tolerable but tasty.

          Thanks for the recipe, TSV!

          Reply
          • Rene

            September 29, 2020 at 8:49 am

            So glad you liked this Steve!

            Reply
    8. Sharon

      June 11, 2018 at 11:58 am

      I should have read the previous comment and used half the lemon. I’ll make again with half the lemon if I remember!

      Reply
    9. Cira millman

      May 12, 2018 at 5:01 pm

      4 stars
      I made the tahini sauce but next time I will only use half a lemon, too tart.

      Reply
    10. Nintenbit

      May 05, 2018 at 2:03 pm

      Rene, thank you ever so for you post.Much thanks again.

      Reply
      • Rene

        May 06, 2018 at 12:27 pm

        You're so welcome...I just made another batch. I'm obsessed 😉

        Reply

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