Cinnamon Free Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Bright, creamy, and deeply savory, this lemon-tahini dressing is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more intentional. The nutty richness of tahini gets balanced by a generous hit of fresh lemon juice and a whisper of garlic, with ground cumin adding just enough earthy warmth to round it all out. For anyone navigating a cinnamon sensitivity, spiced dressings and store-bought condiments can be a minefield — this one keeps things clean and straightforward with a short, easy-to-verify ingredient list. The technique is simple but satisfying: the dressing starts thick and paste-like before cold water is whisked in gradually, transforming it into something silky and pourable. A little lemon zest stirred in at the end is optional but genuinely worth it for an extra pop of citrus. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grain bowls, salads, or grilled proteins — it's versatile enough to become a weekly staple.
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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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