Pork Free Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Bright, nutty, and deeply savory, this lemon-tahini dressing is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more intentional. Sesame paste forms the creamy backbone, while fresh lemon juice and a hint of garlic bring the kind of bold, clean flavor that bottled dressings rarely manage to pull off. A pinch of cumin adds just enough warmth to round it all out without overpowering the other ingredients. The technique of adding cold water gradually is the real trick here — it transforms a thick, seized paste into a silky, pourable dressing that clings beautifully to greens, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or anything else you want to drizzle it over. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of pork and pork derivatives, so there's nothing to second-guess on the label or at the table. It comes together in a single bowl with just a whisk, making it one of the most effortless ways to elevate a weeknight meal. Make a batch, keep it in the fridge, and watch it disappear faster than you expect.
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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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