Tahini Ranch Dressing, a vegan and nut-free variation on the classic dressing, is a flavorful and versatile condiment that can be used as a dressing for salads, wraps, and roasted vegetables, or as a dip for vegetables and crackers. Made with a base of tahini, olive oil, almond milk, and apple cider vinegar, this dressing is both creamy and tangy. It is also packed with flavor, thanks to the addition of dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Tahini Ranch Dressing was created as a vegan and nut-free alternative to traditional ranch dressing. Traditional ranch dressing is typically made with mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream, all of which are dairy products. Tahini Ranch Dressing, on the other hand, uses tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds, as a base. Tahini is a good source of protein and healthy fats, and it gives the dressing a rich, nutty flavor. Almond milk is used to thin out the dressing and give it a creamy texture. Apple cider vinegar adds a bit of tanginess, and dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper provide flavor. The result is a flavorful and versatile dressing that can be used in a variety of ways.
Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
Serve the dressing with salads, wraps, roasted vegetables, or use it as a dip for vegetables and crackers.
Why It Works
Tahini is a good source of protein and healthy fats, and it gives the dressing a rich, nutty flavor.
Almond milk thins out the dressing and gives it a creamy texture.
Apple cider vinegar adds a bit of tanginess.
Dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper provide flavor.