Creamy Tahini Dressing Recipe for Healthy Meals

Posted on by Irene Pastore

Tahini Dressing Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic, mashed into a paste
  • 1/2 cup well-stirred tahini
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup cold water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Pinch ground cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt

DIRECTIONS

  • Whisk together the lemon juice, honey and garlic paste in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the tahini.
  • Whisk in the water a little at a time until the sauce is smooth, creamy and has the consistency of cold heavy cream.
  • Whisk in the cumin, cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste add more salt if desired.

Cook’s Note

The dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day or freezer for up to 1 month. Bring the dressing to room temperature or whisk in a bit of water as needed to thin it out again before serving.

Recipe Source: Food Network.com

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