Creamy Tahini Dressing
This dressing is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine; it’s well-known for its mellow flavor and ability to make just about any dish sing.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon garlic powder, or one garlic clove, minced
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 to 4 tablespoons water, to thin
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
- Optional: ¼ to ½ teaspoon cumin, pinch of black pepper, 1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh herbs (parsley, dill, cilantro, basil, mint or chives).
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, and salt. The mixture will thicken into a paste.
- Gradually whisk in water, a little at a time, until the dressing becomes smooth and pourable.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 1 tablespoonCalories: 45Carbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 4g— Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g— Saturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 30mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 0g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.