3 Irresistible Tahini Sauces for Every Meal
3 Irresistible Tahini Sauces for Every Meal
Creamy, umami-packed, and plant-based, perfect for bowls, salads, wraps & more!
If you love tahini, get ready to take your sauces to the next level. These three vegan tahini dressings are quick to prepare, full of flavour, and incredibly versatile. From Asian-inspired miso-ginger to creamy lemon Dijon or savoury nutritional yeast, you’ll want to drizzle them on everything.
Ingredients
Tahini-Ginger Miso Dressing
- 1½ tbsp toasted sesame oil
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp white miso
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Creamy Lemon-Dijon Tahini Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- ½ tsp sea salt
- Ground pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp cold water
Savoury Tahini & Nutritional Yeast Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup water (or more to thin)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Directions
Tahini-Ginger Miso Dressing
Flavour profile: Tangy, savoury, a touch of sweetness and warming ginger
Perfect with: Grain bowls, roasted veggies, noodle salads, tofu
Combine all the ingredients in a blender or small food processor. Blend until smooth, creamy and emulsified. Adjust texture with extra water if needed.
Transfer to an airtight container or jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Stir before serving if separation occurs.
Creamy Lemon-Dijon Tahini Dressing
Flavour profile: Bright, creamy and balanced
Perfect with: Green salads, wraps, quinoa, roasted potatoes
Combine all the ingredients in a blender or small food processor. Blend until smooth, creamy and emulsified. Adjust texture with extra water if needed.
Transfer to an airtight container or jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Stir before serving if separation occurs.
Savoury Tahini & Nutritional Yeast Dressing
Flavour profile: Umami-rich, cheesy and satisfying
Perfect with: Kale salads, grilled veggies, Buddha bowls
Combine all the ingredients in a blender or small food processor. Blend until smooth, creamy and emulsified. Adjust texture with extra water if needed.
Transfer to an airtight container or jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Stir before serving if separation occurs.