Heart-Healthy Lemon Tahini Dressing

Transform your salads, grain bowls, and roasted vegetables with this luscious Heart-Healthy Lemon Tahini Dressing! Bursting with bright citrusy notes from fresh lemon juice and a velvety texture courtesy of creamy tahini, this vegan dressing strikes the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet with a hint of maple syrup. Enhanced with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and a touch of cumin for a subtle warmth, it packs a flavorful punch while delivering a heart-healthy dose of nutrients. Ready in just 10 minutes, this smooth and pourable dressing can be easily adjusted to suit your taste preferences. Whether drizzled over greens or used as a dip, it’s a wholesome, versatile addition to any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup tahini
• 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 cup water
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the tahini and fresh lemon juice. Stir together with a whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 2

Gradually add the water to the tahini mixture, whisking continuously until fully incorporated and the consistency is smooth and pourable.

Step 3

Add the extra-virgin olive oil to the bowl and whisk until the mixture is emulsified and slightly thickened.

Step 4

Mix in the maple syrup, minced garlic, ground cumin, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, lemon juice, or maple syrup to balance the flavors according to your palate.

Step 6

Transfer the dressing to a jar or an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Shake or stir the dressing well before each use as tahini tends to separate over time. Enjoy this heart-healthy dressing over your favorite salads or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(409.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1940.1

Total Fat 173.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1426.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g	0%
Total Sugars 14.8g
Protein 52.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 18540.4mg	0%
Iron 85715.3mg	0%
Potassium 1052.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.7%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 10.8%