Easy Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette (6-ingredient)
This Easy Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette is packed with flavor and a hint of sweetness and spice. Toss this vegan dressing into any salad to take your salad from boring to delicious. It’s easy to make with only 6 ingredients and is made in one bowl.
What is Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette?
It’s a creamy dressing with tahini as the key ingredient and has a combination of sweetness from maple syrup and spice from garlic and Dijon mustard. Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds and is a staple in the Mediterranean diet. All of the ingredients come together perfectly for a flavorful lemon tahini dressing.
Spotlight on This Easy Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette
- It’s easy to make. This homemade dressing is as easy as 1-2-3. No joke. You simply place the 6 ingredients into a small bowl, whisk everything, and bam you are all set. Not to mention, these ingredients are pantry staples. Go check while I wait.
- It’s made with wholesome ingredients. You’ll find nothing but simple ingredients in this tahini salad dressing. All of the ingredients you will be able to pronounce which is always a good sign.
- It’s tasty. This is one of my favorite homemade dressings. I love the hint of sweeteners and the hint of spice. What a wonderful combination. I love putting this dressing on Mediterranean-based salads.
- It’s unique. I am so used to eating olive oil and vinegar-based dressings. I think that’s why I especially love this dressing. It’s just different from all of the rest. I know you’ll love it, too!
The Ingredients?
Tahini: Find yourself a jar of high-quality brand of tahini. I typically find mine from Trader Joe’s, however you can find it at any local grocery store. It’s never easy to find the aisle it’s on though, so consider warned. LOL.
Lemon juice: Grab a lemon and squeeze half of it into the mason jar. This fresh juice is what brings a fresh flavor to this tahini lemon vinaigrette that you shouldn’t skip.
Apple cider vinegar: There are wonderful health benefits from eating apple cider vinegar. However, feel free to use red wine vinegar if needed. This ingredient brings a tangy vibe to the dressing.
Maple syrup: As always, pure maple syrup is my sweetener of choice 99 percent of the time. That’s because it is not processed and has nutritional benefits, unlike white cane sugar.
Dijon: Please do not replace this with traditional yellow mustard because the flavors are very different. You’ll only use a small amount of this mustard, which will provide a small spice flavor.
Garlic: Fresh minced garlic belongs in dressing and just about anywhere, in my opinion. LOL. One clove will do for this flavorful dressing. Make sure to purchase garlic in organic varieties.
Salt and pepper: Finish off the tahini lemon vinaigrette by sprinkling a dash of salt and pepper. Go until you are satisfied.
Water: This will help thin out the thick dressing to the desired consistency. Tahini is a thick paste that must be thinned out and watered down. This will also help the flavor and texture of the dressing.
Frequently Asked Questions
It will last in a mason jar in the fridge for 5 days.
Absolutely! Use water, adding a teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Yes! All of the ingredients are gluten-free and dairy-free.
Use smooth, runny tahini (not overly thick or dry) for best results. Just make sure to mix the jar of tahini before adding it to this recipe.
The Instructions
Step one: Place all of the ingredients, except water, into a small to medium bowl, and stir with a small whisk until everything is incorporated. This includes tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Step two: Add filtered water, a tablespoon at a time while whisking. Add as much water as you need until it turns from a smooth paste to a thinner creamy texture or until you are happy with the consistency.
Step three: Pour it over your favorite salad and toss it up. Enjoy!
Storage
Place it in an airtight container and in the fridge for up to 5 days. The dressing may thicken in the fridge. Simply remove it from the fridge an hour before eating it, add a little water, and give it a good stir as needed.
Tips + Modifications
Make sure to use a high-quality jar of tahini for this vinaigrette. It really does make a difference.
I do not suggest replacing or eliminating any of the ingredients except the vinegar. You can certainly use red wine vinegar if needed.
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Easy Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette (6-ingredient)
Equipment
- 1 small-medium bowl
- 1 small whisk
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup tahini
- juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2-5 tablespoons filtered water
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients, except water, into a small to medium bowl, and stir with a small whisk until everything is incorporated. This includes tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add filtered water, a tablespoon at a time while whisking. Add as much water as you need until it turns from a smooth paste to a thinner creamy texture or until you are happy with the consistency.
- Pour it over your favorite salad and toss it up. Enjoy!
