Mustard Free Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Creamy, bright, and deeply savory, this lemon-tahini dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over absolutely everything. The base is pure sesame richness from the tahini, balanced by a sharp hit of fresh lemon juice and a whisper of garlic — no shortcuts, no packets, just real ingredients that come together beautifully. A pinch of ground cumin adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more complex than the effort involved. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield when you're avoiding mustard, since it hides in vinaigrettes and creamy blends more often than you'd expect — but every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward. The technique is simple: whisk, drizzle, and thin with cold water until you hit that perfect pourable consistency. Optional lemon zest at the end gives it an extra citrus lift if you want to push the brightness even further. Make a batch, keep it in the fridge, and watch it disappear faster than you planned.
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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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