It's so great that something so delicious is also healthy! Tahini is the base for many of my salad dressings-it pairs well with just about anything you can dump in a salad bowl. There are so many variations of tahini dressings, and I change it up often depending on what I have in the fridge. Here are just a few!
Sumac Tahini Dressing
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup water
3 cloves of garlic
1/2-3/4 tsp sumac
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2-1 tsp garlic powder
sprinkle of smoked paprika
1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
Pinch of red pepper
Zap everything in the Vitamix and adjust seasoning. I get two big salads out of this. Store in a glass jar.
Smoked Paprika Salad Dressing
1/3 cup tahini
1/4 cup squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup water
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: cayenne or red pepper flakes
Zap everything in the Vitamix and adjust seasoning. Store in a glass jar in the fridge.
As per photo, can also be drizzled over greens.
Touch of Sweet Tahini Dressing
I like to use this in my Citrus Kale Salad.
2 tbsp tahini
Juice from 1 1/2 lemons
1 tbsp maple syrup
Pinch of cayenne
Salt to taste
Blend everything in a small Cuisinart.
Orange Tahini Dressing
1/4 cup brown rice vinegar
1/4 cup tahini
Juice from 2-3 oranges
2 heaping tsp white or yellow miso
4 cloves garlic
1 tbsp tamari
1 tbsp sriracha
Little fresh ginger (1/2 inch or so)
Salt and pepper to taste
Zap everything in a Vitamix and store dressing in glass jar in fridge.
Sweet Turmeric Salad Dressing:
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup water
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp dried turmeric powder
1 tbsp (or less) maple syrup
1-2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
Salt and pepper to taste
Zap everything in a Vitamix and enjoy!
Orange Tahini Dressing:
2 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4-1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp garlic powder (or fresh garlic)
1 tsp of harissa paste
1/2 tsp salt
Freshly ground pepper
Whisk all the ingredients together!
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