Name: 5 Minute Savory Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste); 2 tablespoons tamari; 2 tablespoons any neutral oil; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 and 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons maple syrup; 1 small clove of garlic; 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup nutritional yeast

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Drizzle this 5 Minute Savory Tahini Dressing over your salads, grain bowls, vegetables, and Buddha bowls for layers of flavor! Made with minimal oil and a handful of savory ingredients, this dressing is a step above any other tahini dressing you’ve tried.

tahini dressing in a mason jar beside a bowl of salad

This 5 Minute Savory Tahini Dressing is so much more flavorful, umami-tasting, and layered compared to your everyday lemon tahini dressing. The perfect partner to all kinds of salads, buddha bowls, and grain bowls, you’re definitely going to want to keep a batch in your fridge at all times!

What makes this tahini dressing different? Well, you won’t find fresh lemon juice or much oil in the recipe! Instead, this salad dressing is much more savory with hints of maple and tangy vinegar.

There’s truly so much to love about this vegan salad dressing. It’s:

Naturally gluten free, nut free, and refined sugar free
Made with just 3 tablespoons of oil
Easy to put together in 5 minutes
Much tastier than your average lemon tahini dressing

What are you waiting for? Your salad deserves the abundance of savory flavors this easy tahini dressing has to offer. Get to blending!

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What is tahini dressing made of?
How to make creamy tahini dressing
Ways to use tahini dressing
Tips for success
Storing tahini dressing
Want more vegan sauces and dressings?
5 Minute Savory Tahini Dressing

What is tahini dressing made of?

Tahini - This seed spread is made from toasted sesame seeds and has the same smooth texture as nut butter. Tahini has a savory, earthy, and nutty flavor while remaining nut free!

Tamari - Or soy sauce if you don’t need it to be gluten free. This gives the tahini dressing its signature umami flavor and some saltiness (without actually needing salt).

Oil - You’ll need both sesame oil and any neutral oil, like olive oil. All you need is a few tablespoons, keeping the dressing nice and light.

Vinegar - This dressing is made with both apple cider vinegar and balsamic vinegar to add plenty of tang and vibrancy.

Maple syrup - For a touch of sweetness. It’ll also help tone down the tahini’s natural bitter flavor, so try not to skip it!

Garlic - All you need is 1 clove.

Nutritional yeast - To help the tahini dressing taste savory.

overhead view of ingredients for tahini dressing blended in jar

How to make creamy tahini dressing

While I may call this a 5 minute dressing, it could end up taking you less time to put together. It’s that easy! Here’s how it’s done:

Place everything in a blender: Add all of the dressing ingredients to a nutribullet or blender.
Blend the dressing: Blend until smooth, creamy, and emulsified. This should only take 1 minute!
Store it away or enjoy immediately: Either bottle it for later or drizzle the finished maple tahini dressing over salads, grain bowls, vegetables, and more! For full ingredients and instructions see printable recipe card below

overhead view of tahini dressing blended in a nutribullet blender

tahini dressing in a jar with a spoon beside a green veggie salad

Ways to use tahini dressing

Sure, you can use this tahini sauce recipe to add lively flavors to a broccoli salad or quinoa bowl, but why limit yourself? Use it any way you like, such as:

A sandwich spread
In veggie wraps
A creamy dip for tortilla chips and vegetables
In this vegan chicken salad
As a replacement for Caesar salad dressing
As a savory replacement to tzatziki in a vegan gyro
On roasted vegetables or potatoes
Drizzled over falafel
In a bowl with veggies, rice, and tofu
Mixed into vegan macaroni salad

Tips for success

No blender? No problem! Shake the dressing vigorously in a sealed mason until it’s emulsified or whisk everything together in a bowl.
Do your best to buy high quality tahini. The better the brand, the better your dressing will taste.
Is the dressing too thin? Thicken the texture by blending in another tablespoon or two of oil or a wee bit more tahini until it reaches your desired consistency. (It will also thicken in the fridge slightly as it cools after blending)
Is the dressing too thick? Thin it out by stirring in a little water at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.

Storing tahini dressing

Tahini dressing is a great make-ahead condiment because it stays fresh for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. Just store it in an airtight container or jar with a lid and you’re good to go!

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