7-Minute Creamy Tahini Sauce: The Versatile Vegan Dressing That Elevates Any Dish

Discover the magic of homemade Tahini Sauce – the creamy, versatile condiment that transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary experiences! Ready in just 7 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, this silky, nutrient-rich sauce adds Mediterranean flair to everything it touches. Whether you’re drizzling it over roasted vegetables, using it as a protein-packed salad dressing, spreading it on sandwiches in place of mayo, or creating the perfect base for hummus – this tahini sauce recipe will become your secret weapon in the kitchen. Packed with calcium, healthy fats, and plant protein, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

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7-Minute Creamy Tahini Sauce (Vegan Dressing & Spread)

This silky-smooth tahini sauce comes together in just 7 minutes and serves as a versatile dressing, dip, or spread. Made with nutrient-rich tahini (sesame paste) and bright lemon juice, it delivers Mediterranean flavor along with calcium, healthy fats, and plant protein. Perfect for drizzling over salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or using as a sandwich spread.

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Prep Time 7 minutes mins

Total Time 7 minutes mins

Course Condiment, Dressing, Souce

Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegan

Servings 6 makes about 1 cup

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Fork or whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Garlic press or knife (if using fresh garlic)

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)

Instructions

 

• Add tahini, water, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic to a bowl.
• Whisk with a fork or whisk until smooth and well combined.
• If the mixture is too thick, add additional water one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
• Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to preference.
• Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

• When refrigerated, tahini sauce may thicken – simply add a splash of water and mix to restore the original consistency.
• This sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
• For variations, try adding fresh herbs like parsley or dill, a touch of maple syrup for sweetness, or a pinch of cumin for deeper flavor.
• To make it into salad dressing, mix equal parts tahini sauce and water.

Keyword Calcium-rich sauce, Dairy-free sauce, Homemade tahini, Mediterranean dressing, Plant-based condiment, Quick vegan Sauce, Sesame dressing, Tahini sauce, Vegan salad dressing, Versatile plant dressing