Zesty Tahini and Lemon Dressing

This tangy and flavorful tahini dressing is the perfect complement to your favorite salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it's easy to whip up and can be customized to your taste. The tahini provides a rich and creamy base, while the lemon juice adds a bright and acidic note. The cumin and coriander add warmth and depth of flavor, and the garlic and salt round out the flavors perfectly. Best of all, this dressing is vegan, gluten-free, and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

Tahini dressing has been a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines for centuries. The earliest known recipe for tahini dressing dates back to the 13th century, and it has been used to dress salads, vegetables, and meats ever since. Tahini dressing is typically made with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic, and it can be seasoned with a variety of spices, such as cumin, coriander, and paprika. Over the centuries, tahini dressing has spread to other parts of the world, and it is now enjoyed by people of all cultures.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper until smooth.
2. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
3. Serve immediately or store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Why It Works

• The combination of tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil creates a rich and flavorful dressing that is both creamy and tangy.
• The cumin and coriander add warmth and depth of flavor to the dressing, while the garlic and salt round out the flavors perfectly.
• This dressing is vegan, gluten-free, and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights.