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    Published: Aug 13, 2022 · Modified: Sep 26, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

    Creamy Tahini Dill Dressing

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    This vegan creamy tahini dill dressing is smooth and delicious, with the fresh taste of herbs and a little tang from garlic. It takes minutes to come together and will perk up your salads for sure!

    tahini dill dressing in a glass jar with a spoon in it next to garlic and dill.

    Let's add lots of flavour to our summer (or winter!) salads with some tasty dressings! This creamy dill dressing has a smooth taste and texture, with the unique herby flavour of dill. Add some garlic and vinegar for tang and you've got an elevated salad in no time.

    Looking for other options? My blackberry vinaigrette and my pomegranate blueberry vinaigrette are both perfectly fruity and so good for green salads.

    Check out my 10 salad dressings post for even more ideas!

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    • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
    • 🌿 Ingredients
    • 📖 Swaps and variations
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍽 How to serve
    • 🥣 More delicious sauces
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐ Why this recipe is so good

    Creamy and delicious. Tahini is smooth and creamy, with an earthy taste that is very moreish!

    Nut free. For those who have to be, or prefer to be, nut free, tahini works so well as a swap (note that it is a potential allergen).

    Quick and easy. Super simple to make, you just need a few minutes to dice the dill and a bit of a whisk!

    🌿 Ingredients

    individually labelled ingredients of tahini, dill, apple cider vinegar and garlic.

    All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

    Some notes on a few of them:

    • Tahini - you want light tahini rather than dark tahini, and one that is fresh and runny in consistency.
    • Dill - using fresh dill rather than dried gives a much fresher flavour for this dressing.
    • Garlic - I suggest using a fresh clove, but a touch of garlic powder can be used in a pinch.

    📖 Swaps and variations

    Swap apple cider vinegar for lemon juice. If it works for you, lemon juice can be used as your acid instead.

    Adjust the amount of dill. This recipe gives a 'background' flavour of dill, but if you love a more herby taste, then add a little more.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    Making this tahini dill dressing takes less than ten minutes, and has just a few steps:

    diced dill and dill stems on a wooden board numbered one.
    tahini dill dressing ingredients in a glass bowl numbered two.

    Step 1

    Prepare the dill. Remove the tough stems from the dill, then dice finely with a knife (image 1).

    Step 2

    Combine the ingredients. Add the tahini, dill, water, garlic, apple cider vinegar, salt and black pepper to a bowl (image 2).

    tahini dill dressing being whisked in a glass bowl numbered three.
    tahini dill dressing being whisked in a glass bowl numbered four.

    Steps 3 & 4

    Whisk the tahini dressing. Use a whisk to stir and combine all the ingredients. The dressing will first go a bit gritty looking, but keep whisking to get a creamy consistency (images 3 & 4).

    💭 Recipe tips and notes

    • Tahini dressing is very individual in terms of preference for consistency. I suggest pouring in ¼ cup of water into your bowl to begin with, whisking, then adding more to preference. Personally I find ½ cup for this recipe to be just right.
    • Using a whisk rather than a spoon makes it much easier to combine the ingredients to a smooth dressing.
    • Use slightly warm water rather than cold water for a more creamy dressing that is easier to come together.
    • Add more dill if you like a more pungent herb flavour.
    • Not a fan of garlic? Simply leave out.

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Can I use other herbs in the dressing?

    A combination of herbs such as dill and parsley would make a tasty tahini dressing!

    Is tahini nut free?

    Tahini is nut free, but be sure to check the ingredients list in case other ingredients have been included. Tahini is made from sesame seeds, which are a potential allergen, so only use if you know it is suitable for you.

    Can I use a spoon rather than a whisk?

    You can use a spoon, but a whisk does make the task a bit easier.

    🍽 How to serve

    This fresh dill salad dressing works so well on summer salads including my nutty wild rice salad and my roasted vegetable pasta salad.

    You can also use it for my tahini kale salad an an alternative dressing!

    It can also be stirred through pasta for an evening meal. Simply warm in the pot with your cooked pasta for a few minutes.

    tahini dill dressing in a glass jar with a spoon resting on top of it next to garlic.

    🥣 More delicious sauces

    Find lots of tasty sauces, with both savoury and sweet options including my popular mango coulis and my herby pistachio pesto. Some recent recipes to try out:

    • Carrot Ketchup
    • Easy Mango Compote
    • Honey Ginger Salad Dressing
    • Easy Mango Coulis

    I'm always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes! And please do leave a star rating ⭐ if you have tried the recipe!

    📖 Recipe

    tahini dill dressing in a glass jar with a spoon it in next to garlic cloves and dill.

    Creamy Tahini Dill Dressing

    Claire
    This tahini dill dressing is creamy and delicious, with hints of herbs and garlic. Perfect for perking up your summer salads!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Sauces
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 0.75 cup
    Calories 961 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bowl
    • Whisk

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup tahini
    • ½ cup warm water
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ cup fresh dill stems removed, diced
    • 1 garlic clove minced or finely diced
    • pinch salt
    • pinch black pepper optional

    Instructions
     

    • Remove the stems of the dill and finely dice the leaves.
    • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. I suggest beginning with ¼ cup of warm water and then adding more to preference. Whisk together until you have a creamy dressing.

    Notes

    • Begin by pouring in ¼ cup of water into the dressing, then add more to preference. If you like a thinner consistency add more water and whisk again.
    • I find using slightly warm water to be helpful in getting a creamy consistency.
    • Adjust the amount of dill and garlic to preference.
    • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
     
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • tahini (sesame), which scores 1. Note that it is a potential allergen and should only be consumed if you know you tolerate well.
    • dill, which scores 1. There is a note, 'small amounts usually not a problem. High salicylate content'.
    • garlic, which scores 1.
    • black pepper, which scores 2.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 961kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 29gFat: 85gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 37gMonounsaturated Fat: 32gSodium: 74mgPotassium: 871mgFiber: 8gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 1317IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 271mgIron: 8mg
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