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    Published: Mar 7, 2020 · Modified: Aug 13, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 2 Comments

    Tahini Dressing

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    This tasty tahini dressing is super simple to make, and works as a 'sauce' or dressing for so many dishes. In the recipe, I use tahini, water and a pinch of salt as the 'core' ingredients but you can easily customise to include honey, garlic, sweet paprika and more to your preference.

    blue and white bowl of tahini dressing surrounded by smaller bowls of salt and honey.

    It can feel a little tricky to come up with sauces and dressings if you have to avoid certain ingredients such as citrus or stronger vinegars. I've been slowly coming up with lots of fun ones such as this dressing but also my pomegranate vinaigrette, pumpkin seed dressing and macadamia nut pesto that I hope are suitable for those on more restrictive diets.

    This tahini sauce is creamy and delicious and so versatile. You don't need any fancy equipment and it takes very little time. Plus you can flavour as you wish with herbs and spices!

    Love tahini? Then you may also like to see my tahini dill dressing!

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why this tahini dressing is so good
    • 🥣 Ingredients
    • 📖 Customising your tahini dressing
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
    • 🍽 More sauces, dressings and pesto recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ⭐ Why this tahini dressing is so good

    • Creamy and flavourful: sesame has such a creamy taste and texture, making tahini dressing so good on salads, pasta and so many other dishes.
    • Customisable: so many ways to add extra flavour with herbs and spices (see below for ideas!).
    • Vegan, gluten free and low histamine tahini dressing. It is suitable for all these dietary requirements, as long as you are able to tolerate sesame (scores 1 on the SIGHI list for histamine).
    • Easy to make: such a simple way to make a sauce. It takes just a few minutes.

    🥣 Ingredients

    The main ingredients are simply:

    • Tahini: the sauce that you can buy in the store. I suggest buying one that only has sesame as the ingredient.
    • Warm water: to thin the tahini and transform it into a sauce.
    • Salt and (optional) black pepper: to season, if you wish.

    📖 Customising your tahini dressing

    While the basic dressing is delicious, I suggest that you can 'up' the flavour according to what you fancy on the day with some pantry staples. Stirring in any of the following will give a nice change to your dressing and mix it up a bit with the flavours:

    • Herbs: fresh herbs are bursting with flavour, and basil and coriander are both lovely with tahini.
    • Sweet paprika: gives a nice hint of spice. If you don't follow a low histamine diet, then a touch of regular smoked paprika would also be lovely. The Szeged sweet paprika is good.
    • Vinegar: just a tiny teaspoon will add an acidic tang. The Heinz white distilled vinegar is good.
    • Honey: to add a little sweetness.
    • Garlic: mince a little garlic for a touch of heat.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    To make the dressing, all you need to do is combine the tahini, warm water and any of the other flavourings you would like. Stir, stir a bit more and then stir even more!

    The tahini will first go gritty looking but then quickly transform into a smooth and creamy dressing.

    💭 Recipe tips and notes

    • If you prefer a more 'runny' sauce then add a touch more water. Prefer it thicker? Then add a little more tahini.
    • The tahini will first look gritty, but keep stirring or whisking for a smooth and creamy dressing!
    • Please note that sesame is a potential allergen. Only consume if you know you tolerate it well.
    close up of a white and blue bowl of tahini dressing.

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    📖 Recipe

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    Tahini Dressing

    Claire
    Tahini dressing is a super simple 'sauce' that works wonderfully with salads as well as hot dishes. It comprises three main ingredients, tahini, water and a pinch of salt, but can easily be customised with honey, garlic, olive oil and spices to add more flavour. Recipe makes ¼ cup.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 8 minutes mins
    Course Party food, Sauces, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American, British, Greek
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 355 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ¼ cup tahini
    • 2 tablespoon warm water
    • pinch pink himalayan salt
    • pinch black pepper optional

    Optional toppings

    • honey
    • garlic
    • fresh herbs
    • vinegar
    • sweet paprika

    Instructions
     

    • Add all the ingredients to a bowl and stir well. Gradually whisk in the water until it becomes a creamy dressing. If you prefer a thinner consistency then add a teaspoon of water at a time.
    • Drizzle on salads, power bowls or any meal you like!

    Notes

    • The tahini dressing will initially go a little gritty-looking when you are stirring it together, but keep whisking and it will turn creamy in texture.
    • If you prefer a thinner tahini dressing, gradually add water a teaspoon at a time and keep whisking until it is your preferred consistency.
    • If you want to add a touch of sweetness but are vegan, then swap out honey for maple syrup.
     

    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine

    All ingredients in the tahini dressing score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • tahini, as sesame seeds score 1.
    • garlic, as an optional ingredient.
    • apple cider vinegar, an optional ingredient.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 10gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 23mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 3gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Nancy Massey says

      May 24, 2022 at 11:23 pm

      How long will this last in the refrigerator? Does it need to be used in one sitting or can you keep for a few days?

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      • Claire says

        May 25, 2022 at 9:12 am

        Hi Nancy, I would suggest to use it in one sitting if you are on a low histamine diet. If not, then it should keep in the fridge for a day or so. It may well thicken, so you would likely need to add some water and stir through again.

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