PCOS Friendly Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Bright, garlicky, and deeply nutty, this lemon-tahini dressing is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over absolutely everything. Tahini is made from sesame seeds, which deliver healthy fats and a dose of minerals that support hormone balance — a real win when you're eating with your cycle in mind. The extra-virgin olive oil adds another layer of anti-inflammatory goodness, and fresh lemon juice keeps the whole thing light and vibrant rather than heavy. A pinch of cumin ties it all together with a warm, earthy note that makes this taste far more complex than a five-minute recipe has any right to. The technique is simple: whisk, drizzle, and thin with cold water until it flows in that perfect silky ribbon. It keeps well in the fridge, so you can make a batch ahead and have a genuinely nourishing dressing ready to go all week long — no sugar, no seed oils, no mystery ingredients hiding in a store-bought bottle.
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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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