I looooove a good homemade salad dressing. To be honest, I just can’t do store-bought dressings at this point in my life anymore! I’ll take a homemade dressing or vinaigrette over store-bought ANY day. And as it turns out, they are actually incredibly easy to make! Get yourself a good salad dressing shaker, and you can have delicious homemade dressings stored in the fridge at all times. It’s the best!
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Lemon Tahini Dressing – Creamy, Vegan, and SOOOO Good!
I’m specifically obsessing over this Lemon Tahini Dressing right now because:
- It’s so creamy and delicious.
- It’s vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
- It only takes 5-10 minutes to make!!
With only 7 simple ingredients, you and your family will love adding this vegan dressing recipe to wholesome salads, sandwiches, and keeping it on hand as a yummy sauce!
Here’s What You’ll Need
Olive Oil – I love using olive oil, but avocado oil is a great option as well.
Tahini – My favorite is actually Trader Joe’s Tahini. It’s the best for dressings and sauces like this one!
Dijon Mustard – Dijon mustard gives this recipe a kick and flavor that takes it to another level!
Maple Syrup – A touch of sweetness is added to this recipe through maple syrup. However, feel free to use honey or agave syrup instead!
Lemon Juice – Add a squeeze of lemon juice for that creamy lemon flavor!
What is Tahini?
Tahini is a smooth paste made of ground sesame seeds. It’s great for using as a base in dressings, sauces, and can be used as a substitute for several types of nut butters.
Does Tahini need to be refrigerated?
Yes! It’s best to store Tahini in the refrigerator to keep it fresh longer. Since Tahini needs to be stored in a cool, dry place, the refrigerator makes for the perfect storage option. Be sure to mix it well when you are ready to use it!
How to Make Lemon Tahini Dressing
Making this lemon tahini dressing could not be easier! Simply whisk or shake the ingredients together (in a salad dressing shaker or mason jar), then serve. That’s it!
Vegan Salad Pairings
- Roasted Chickpea Fall Salad
- Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad
- Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad
- 10-Minute Mediterranean Farro Salad
- Springtime Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad
How to Store Lemon Tahini Dressing
Lemon Tahini Dressing can be stored in a salad dressing shaker or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to a week! Simply shake the ingredients together again when you are ready to serve it.
More Healthy Dressings & Vinaigrettes
- Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing
- Apple Cider Vinaigrette
- 10-Minute Healthy Ranch Dressing
- Easy Classic Lemon Vinaigrette
- Vegan Turmeric Ginger Dressing
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The BEST Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 medium lemon (juiced)
- 1/3 cup water (room temperature)
- salt/pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Mix everything togeher in a salad dressing shaker or mason jar.
- Shake the dressing until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy!
Aditi Bahl says:
The name only is exciting me. Never tried a lemon flavor in tahini. This is a great recipe and am surely making this now.
Amy Nash says:
Absolutely wonderful! I love the little bit of sweetness! We used this on sandwiches and it added so much flavor and was a nice change from plain old mayo.
Veronika says:
I love trying new salad dressings! This one looks very refreshing and delicious, going to make it this weekend 😉
Julia says:
Wow, I made this and put it over my salads and pasta for the week. This was so great, might make this every weekend just to have in the fridge for the week!
Heather Perine says:
I love making homemade dressing especially as it gets warmer! Never tried tahini in it – can’t wait to make this… sounds delicious!
Colleen says:
This recipe was so easy to make and totally delicious! Will be making it again.
Linda says:
What a super delicious dressing! I made this for a side salad I served to guests over the weekend and it was a huge hit. The lemon gave a nice tang to the salad and the tahini brought a smooth creaminess. And the addition of the maple syrup was pure genius!
Sara says:
This looks so light and refreshing! I can’t wait to try it on some summer salads.
Ramona Sebastian says:
This is a fantastic lemon tahini dressing recipe. It will definitely be the dressing I’m going to make again and again. Yumm!!
Elle says:
Mmm, this dressing sounds great and looks super easy to make! Thanks for sharing!
Kim Guzman says:
It is perfection for sliced avocado and fresh blueberry salad. The perfect dressing. I could eat it by the spoonful. Delicious!
Addison says:
So smooth and creamy! Perfect for salads!
Amy Gorin says:
I’m always on the hunt for a new homemade dressing! This one looks amazing.
Deborah Brooks says:
I love to use tahini in dressings. Like the addition of the mustard too!
Sarah Schlichter says:
Tahini dressings are always my go to for a hearty salad, it pulls everything together so nicely! Can’t wait to try this