Anti Inflammatory Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Bright, creamy, and packed with ingredients that genuinely pull their weight, this lemon-tahini dressing is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more intentional. Tahini brings a rich, nutty depth while also delivering sesame-based goodness that pairs beautifully with the sharp lift of fresh lemon juice. Extra-virgin olive oil adds a silky body and healthy fats that are a cornerstone of anti-inflammatory eating, and the garlic and cumin layer in warmth without any heat. The technique here is simple but satisfying — whisking cold water in gradually transforms what starts as a thick, seized paste into a glossy, pourable ribbon of dressing. Every ingredient is whole, recognizable, and free from the refined oils, added sugars, or preservatives that sneak into bottled dressings at the store. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or crisp salad greens and you've got a finishing touch that's as nourishing as it is delicious.
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6 servings
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated or minced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3–4 tbsp cold water, plus more as needed
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin until combined — the mixture will seize and look thick and paste-like at first.
- 2
Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until incorporated.
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