Creamy Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing Recipe Is a Grain Salad's Dream Sauces/Condiments Grains Middle Eastern Recipes Salads

Fresh homemade salad dressings are definitely what's on my mind these days. I made a delicious vegetable bowl with grains, chicken and used this creamy, tangy lemon tahini dressing on top. The lemony salad dressing recipe is so fresh you won't want to miss any chance to put this on your next recipe, or just a simple protein to bring an extra zing to dinner or lunch tonight.

To make this homemade salad dressing you will need just five simple ingredients. Here is your short shopping list: tahini, lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin and salt. The ingredients are whisked with a little water in a bowl or shaken together in a mason jar or salad dressing cruet. So quick and easy!

Never used tahini? Tahini is a Middle Eastern condiment that's made with toasted ground sesame seeds. Read about the health benefits of tahini, and her are more recipes using tahini.

Drizzle this tahini salad dressing over lettuce salads, grain salads, chicken salads, buddha bowls or even grilled chicken or fish.

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

Recipe Notes

• Keep this salad dressing in an airtight container in the fridge to five to seven days.

• Fresh is always best when it comes to lemon juice, so squeeze your own if you can. In a pinch, bottled lemon juice will work.

• For some heat, add some crushed red pepper flakes.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Place all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar.
2. Whisk or shake well to combine. Serve a top your favorite recipe and enjoy.

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