Breastfeeding Friendly Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Bright, nutty, and just tangy enough to make you want to drizzle it on everything, this lemon-tahini dressing comes together in a single bowl with nothing more than a whisk and a few pantry staples. Tahini is a sesame seed paste that delivers a solid dose of healthy fats and calcium — nutrients that matter a lot when you're nursing and your body is working overtime. Fresh lemon juice and a touch of garlic keep the flavor lively without relying on anything processed or hard to track down. The olive oil adds richness while the cold water whisked in gradually transforms the thick, seized-up paste into a silky, pourable sauce that clings beautifully to salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. Ground cumin gives it a gentle warmth that rounds out the citrus without overpowering it. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, you always know exactly what you're eating — no hidden additives, no mystery preservatives. Make a batch, keep it in the fridge, and reach for it all week long.
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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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