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Lemon Tahini Dressing Recipe
Lemon Tahini Dressing Recipe is made with tahini, squeezed lemon juice, and cold water.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Original yield
- Serves 12
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Dish type
- Salads
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
Get to know the ingredients
tahini
In the method: Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
fresh squeezed lemon juice
In the method: Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
cold water
In the method: Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 12. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: ¼ cup tahiniIngredient note
Source: ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juiceIngredient note
Source: ¼ cup cold waterIngredient note
Source: 2 cloves garlic (very finely minced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon finely minced parsleyIngredient note
Source: ¼ teaspoon each: salt and pepperIngredient note
Source: ¼ teaspoon each: salt and pepper
How to make it
0 of 2 steps completeMake room for Lemon Tahini Dressing Recipe
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Pour over your favorite salad greens or roasted veggies.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
What happens at the end?
Pour over your favorite salad greens or roasted veggies.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 12. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
This dressing tends to thicken in the fridge. Simply add a little extra cold water to thin it as necessary.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: theendlessmeal.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

