Description
Learn how to make a creamy and versatile Tahini Sauce that’s perfect as a dressing, dip, or drizzle. This Middle Eastern-inspired sauce is vegan and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup cold water
- Salt to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and ground cumin if using. The mixture will thicken initially.
- Adjust Consistency: Gradually whisk in cold water, a little at a time, until the sauce is smooth and pourable.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- Use as a dressing for salads, a dip for veggies, or a drizzle for grain bowls and roasted vegetables.
- Adjust garlic and lemon to taste for more zing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
