Description
A creamy, nutty dressing with bright citrus and subtle sweetness—perfect for drizzling over grain or veggie bowls, salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled tofu. Easy to whisk up in minutes.
Ingredients
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¼ cup tahini paste
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2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
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2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
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1 Tbsp sesame oil
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½ tsp salt
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1 Tbsp water, plus extra to adjust consistency (up to ⅓ cup)
Instructions
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In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, salt, and initial tablespoon of water until smooth.
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If the dressing is too thick, add more water in small increments (up to ⅓ cup) until it reaches a pourable consistency.
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Taste and adjust seasoning—add more salt, lemon, or sweetness if needed.
- Use immediately or store in a jar in the refrigerator.
Notes
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The sauce thickens when chilled—stir in a little water before serving.
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No blender required—whisk by hand unless your tahini is very stiff.
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Ideal for components like greens, grains, roasted veggies, chickpeas, tofu, or avocado.
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For variation, add minced garlic or swap sesame oil for olive oil; a dash of soy/tamari gives umami depth.
- Lasts up to 7 days refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean