Low FODMAP Creamy Tahini Lemon Dressing
Rich, nutty tahini meets bright lemon juice in a dressing that's silky enough to drizzle over grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or crisp salads — and it comes together in about five minutes with a bowl and a whisk. The garlic flavor here comes entirely from garlic-infused olive oil, which delivers that savory depth without any of the fructans found in garlic solids, making it a genuinely smart swap rather than a compromise. A small touch of maple syrup balances the acidity, and ground cumin adds a warm, earthy undertone that keeps things interesting without overwhelming the other flavors. One of the trickier parts of a tahini dressing is getting the texture right — the mixture seizes up when you first combine it, but adding cold water tablespoon by tablespoon and whisking steadily brings it to a smooth, pourable consistency that clings perfectly to whatever you're dressing. Optional fresh parsley stirred in at the end adds a pop of color and a clean, herby finish. This recipe makes enough for eight servings, so it's worth keeping a jar in the fridge all week for quick, flavorful meals without any last-minute stress.
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8 servings
- ½ cup tahini (well-stirred)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 3–4 tbsp cold water, plus more to thin
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp fine salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic-infused olive oil, maple syrup, cumin, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and uniform — it will seize and look thick at first, which is expected.
- 2
Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition, until the dressing is pourable and coats the back of a spoon — about 3 to 4 tablespoons total. The dressing should flow off the whisk in a thin, steady ribbon.
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