Recipe for dressing with tahini

The creamy light dressing is really delicious on top. fresh salads, over baked vegetables such as baked cauliflower or a hearty kale salad. However, the dressing can also be used as a dip if you add a little less water, and it tastes great with vegetable sticks. 

TIP: Also try tahini in this delicious recipe for baba ganoush eggplant dip

 We also always use the dressing when we make a Middle Eastern menu with salads, falafels, hummus and pita bread. You can find a lot of good recipes for this purpose here:  Recipes for Middle Eastern menu.  

Tips for the best tahini dressing

• Use light tahini: It is recommended that you use a light tahini for the dressing. That is, not the roasted, dark tahini from Urtekram that you use. Light tahini has a milder flavor and a liquid consistency.
• Tahin dressing with yogurt: Try adding a little yogurt to the dressing, about 0.5 – 1 dl. It gives a wonderful taste and consistency. 
• Add water gradually: When you first stir the tahini and lemon juice together, the consistency will be dry. Then, gradually add more water to mix until it reaches a smooth, runny consistency.
• Flavor variations: You can choose to add a little garlic powder or a freshly squeezed garlic to the dressing. You can also choose to add honey to balance the sweetness/acidity. If you want to make a vegan dressing, you can omit the honey or replace it with maple syrup.

What is tahini?

Tahini is a paste/nut butter made from finely ground sesame seeds. This means that the only ingredients on the package should be sesame seeds and salt. You can compare tahini to peanut butter – here it is simply made from sesame. Tahini is a frequent ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine, where it is used in both savory and sweet dishes. It is also an important ingredient in hummus, as it makes it creamy and delicious. Find the best hummus recipe here  

Where do you buy light tahini?

Light tahini can be found in Middle Eastern kiosks, often in larger jars/tubs at cheaper prices. It usually says “tahina” on the label. You can also try the light tahini you can get in Rema1000.

Recipes with tahini dressing

Below you can find some good recipes using tahini dressing:

• Lentil salad with roasted Jerusalem artichokes and tahini dressing
• Salad bowl with eggplant and lentils
• Baked eggplants with tahini and pomegranate
• Quinoa salad with tahini dressing
• Pea hummus