Tahini dressing 3 ways

These dressings can take your meals and summery salads to the next level. Tahini can be quite thick and seemingly not the easiest ingredient to turn into a light but creamy dressing. These recipes require no extra oil, just 4 - 7 ingredients and a wee bit of magic. We all know the saying "Oil and water don't mix" however the addition of boiling water and a bit of whisking is all that you need to make this come together in seconds. Use these as salad dressing, dips for vegetable crudités or tortilla chips, add to wraps or tacos, drizzle over Buddha bowls or serve with anything you fancy. 

LEMON TAHINI DRESSING

Ingredients

2 tbsp tahini

4 tbsp boiled water

2 tbsp lemon juice

Generous pinch of salt

Optional: pinch of chilli flakes and/ or herbs of your choosing - parsley and oregano work beautifully.

TURMERIC TAHINI DRESSING 

Ingredients 

2 tbsp tahini

4 tbsp boiled water

2 tbsp tbsp lemon juice

Generous pinch of salt and cracked black pepper 

1/2 teaspoon of turmeric  

Optional: pinch of chilli flakes.

GINGER AND LIME  

Ingredients  

 2 tbsp tahini

4 tbsp boiled water

1 tbsp tamari (gluten free soy sauce)  

1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger

1 tsp coconut sugar or maple syrup 

the juice of half a lime 

pinch of chilli flakes 

salt to taste

Method

In a bowl, whisk the tahini and hot water until it comes together. Next add the remaining ingredients and whisk thoroughly until everything is beautifully smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. 

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. It may thicken in the fridge so just loosen with some more water to reach your desired consistency as/or when necessary.