Easy Orange Tahini Dressing (Vegan and Healthy)
This Easy Orange Tahini Dressing is a healthy, vegan salad dressing made with simple ingredients and fresh orange flavor. It’s smooth, easy to make, and perfect for drizzling over kale salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, and meal prep recipes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 202kcal
Equipment
- 1 bowl
Ingredients
- ½ cup runny tahini
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- zest from 1/2 an orange *about 1 teaspoon
- juice from 1/2 an orange *about 3-4 tablespoons
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- about 1/4 cup water *to thin dressing to desired consistency
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a small bowl. This includes tahini, Dijon, vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, orange zest, orange juice, and salt. Use a whisk to mix the dressing and then slowly add filtered water until you have a nice, creamy and runny consistency. *For me, it took about 1/4 cup of water or so.
Notes
Storage:
Place leftover dressing into a mason jar or an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. *The dressing will thicken in the fridge. Simply whisk in a little water to thin it back out.
Tips and Modifications:
Use freshly squeezed orange juice whenever possible. Fresh juice gives this orange tahini dressing a brighter, more vibrant citrus flavor that bottled juice simply cannot replicate.
If your tahini is thick or dry, stir it well before measuring. Natural separation is normal, and properly mixed tahini creates a much smoother, creamier dressing.
Love garlic? Add another clove for a bolder, savory dressing that stands up well to hearty greens like kale.
Try it as more than just a salad dressing. This citrus tahini sauce doubles as a delicious dip for roasted vegetables, a drizzle for grain bowls, or a spread for wraps.
Prep it ahead for easy meals. This dressing keeps well in the fridge, making it perfect for weekly meal prep.
If the dressing thickens after chilling, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes and whisk in a splash of water until smooth again.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg