Wheat Free Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Bright, nutty, and tangy all at once, this lemon-tahini dressing is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Sesame paste forms the creamy backbone, while fresh lemon juice and a hint of cumin keep things lively and balanced. The trick of adding cold water gradually is what transforms the thick, seized paste into a silky, pourable dressing — it's a little like magic the first time you watch it happen. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden flour-based thickeners that sometimes sneak into store-bought dressings. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grain bowls, salads, or grilled proteins and it pulls the whole plate together effortlessly. A small grating of garlic gives it just enough bite without overwhelming the other flavors, and the optional lemon zest adds a fragrant pop if you want to push the citrus a little further. Make a batch, keep it in the fridge, and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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