Perfect for Salads, Roasted Veggies, or Grain Bowls!
Hi friends! If you’re making dinner with veggies, fish, or some lentils or beans, I’ve got something that’ll take your meal to the next level my Sweet & Tangy Creamy Tahini Dressing! It’s smooth, zesty, and just the right mix of sweet and salty. Plus, it’s so simple to make. You just shake it up in a jar! I like making a big batch and keeping it in the fridge all week.
Method
Prepare Your Jar
Start by grabbing a clean jam jar or any container with a tight-fitting lid. This will be your mixing tool, so make sure it’s dry and ready to go. You don’t need a fancy blender or whisk just a good jar with a lid!
Add the Ingredients
Next, measure out all your ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, tahini, fresh lemon juice, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, runny honey (or agave syrup), freshly grated garlic, sea salt flakes, and dried mint. Carefully spoon or pour each one into the jar. You can grate your garlic directly into the jar to save a dish!
Time to Shake
Once everything is inside, seal the jar tightly with the lid. Now give it a good shake like you’re mixing a magic potion! Shake it for about 30 seconds until the dressing looks creamy and smooth. The oil and tahini will come together, and all the flavors will blend beautifully.
Check the Consistency
Open the jar and take a quick look. If it seems too thick, that’s okay! Just add 1 or 2 teaspoons of ice-cold water and give it another quick shake. This will thin out the dressing just enough without watering it down too much.
Store and Use
Your dressing is now ready! You can use it right away or store it in the fridge for later. It will stay fresh for up to a week. Just remember to give it a good shake before each use, as the ingredients may settle a bit over time.
Necessary Tools
- A clean jam jar (or any jar with a tight lid)
- A spoon for measuring
- A grater for the garlic
- A knife and board for cutting the lemon
Sweet & Tangy Creamy Tahini Dressing
Cuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: Easy4-6
servings5
minutes00
minutes5
minutesIngredients
90ml (6 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
45ml (3 tbsp) tahini
45ml (3 tbsp) fresh lemon juice
1 tsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp runny honey (or agave syrup for a vegan version)
1 tsp freshly grated garlic
1 tsp sea salt flakes
1 tsp dried mint
Directions
- Grab your jar and open the lid.
- Add all the ingredients into the jar.
- Put the lid on tightly.
- Shake it up like you’re mixing a magic potion!
- Done! Pop it in the fridge and shake again before using.
Notes
- Don’t skip the shaking! If you don’t mix it well, the oil and tahini won’t blend smoothly.
- Use cold water at the end only if the dressing is too thick start with just a tiny bit.
- If your tahini has separated in the jar, stir it before using so your dressing doesn’t turn out lumpy.
Serving Suggestions
- Drizzle over warm roasted carrots and sweet potatoes.
- Pour on top of a leafy green salad with chickpeas and cucumbers.
- Spoon it onto grilled fish or chicken.
- Add to a grain bowl with quinoa, avocado, and tomatoes.
Fun Fact
Tahini is made from sesame seeds and has been used for thousands of years! It’s packed with flavor and is often used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking.
Conclusion
This Sweet & Tangy Creamy Tahini Dressing is one of my go-to recipes when I want to make something fast but flavorful. It’s easy, tasty, and makes any simple dish feel special. Keep a jar in your fridge, and you’ll always have something delicious ready to go. Happy shaking and happy eating!
