Go Back
–+ servings
tahini dressing in jar with spoon on top

Nourishing Maple Tahini Dressing (5 minutes!)

Print Recipe
This creamy, nourishing maple tahini dressing makes everything more delicious! It takes just 5 minutes to whip up from basic pantry ingredients. Try it on kale salads, grain bowls or drizzled over roasted veg.
Course Sauces
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword Lemon, maple syrup, tahini
Dietary Preference dairy free, Gluten-Free, low FODMAP, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Desiree Nielsen, RD

Equipment

  • immersion blender optional

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup well-stirred tahini
  • ⅓ cup cold water plus more as desired
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive or avocado oil
  • 1 small garlic clove micro grated or crushed (OMIT for low FODMAP)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • pinch dried chile flakes

Instructions

  • Using a wide mouthed jar + immersion blender OR a small bowl + a whisk: blend tahini, water, lemon juice, maple syrup, oil, garlic, salt and chile flakes until smooth.
  • Store in a jar in fridge until ready to use. It may thicken in the fridge, just whisk in a little more water or lemon juice to thin.