Lactose Free Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Bright, nutty, and tangy all at once, this lemon-tahini dressing is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Sesame paste forms the creamy backbone here, so there's zero dairy involved — no cream, no buttermilk, no hidden milk solids to worry about. Fresh lemon juice and a touch of zest cut right through the richness of the tahini, while ground cumin adds a warm, earthy undertone that keeps things from tasting flat. The trick of adding cold water one tablespoon at a time is what transforms that thick, seized paste into a silky, pourable dressing — it's a little bit of kitchen magic that takes about two minutes. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grain bowls, salads, or falafel, and it delivers that restaurant-quality finish without any of the guesswork. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of lactose, you can dress generously and eat without a second thought.
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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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