Lemon Tahini Dill Dressing

This Lemon Tahini Dill Dressing is a quick, flavorful dressing made with tahini, lemon, garlic, and fresh dill. It comes together in just 5 minutes and works well on salads, grain bowls, and vegetables.

This dressing comes together quickly and works with a variety of dishes.

Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, toss it with salads, or spoon it onto grain bowls. It also works well as a dip for fresh vegetables.

Ingredient Notes

This lemon dressing comes together with just a few ingredients:

Tahini: A good-quality tahini makes a big difference here. Look for one that's smooth and pourable rather than thick or bitter. My favorites are Soom Foods and the 365 brand from Whole Foods.

Lemon Juice: Fresh squeezed lemon juice provides the best flavor.

Water: Tahini thickens when mixed with lemon juice and other ingredients. Add water a little at a time until the dressing loosens and becomes smooth and pourable.

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make This Recipe

This dill dressing comes together in no time with just a whisk and a bowl!

The full written recipe can be found in the recipe card below.

Step 1: In a medium bowl, add the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, pinch of salt, and pepper.

Step 2: Whisk until smooth. It will be thick.

Step 3: Gradually add the warm water whisking until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. I used the entire ¼ cup.

Step 4: Add the dill and whisk once more to combine. Taste and adjust the salt and lemon juice as needed.

Substitutions & Variations

Change it up by adding different herbs! If you're out of fresh dill, dried dill will work as well. You could also try parsley, basil or cilantro.

Change up the spices depending on what you're making. Try adding garlic or onion powder, cumin, or red pepper flakes!

Serving Ideas

The serving options are endless!

• Salad: Drizzle this dressing over leafy greens, or try it with a kale salad (my fave!)
• Roasted Vegetables: Perfect over warm, roasted veggies like cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, or zucchini.
• Grain Bowls: Spoon it over a bowl of quinoa, crispy air fryer tempeh, roasted chickpeas, greens, and avocado.
• Wraps and Sandwiches: Spread it inside wraps or sandwiches with veggies, roasted chickpeas, cauliflower, or this spicy vegan harissa tofu.
• Dip: Serve as a dip with sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, snap peas, or warm pita for a simple snack or appetizer.

Tips & Tricks

If your tahini sauce tastes too bitter, try balancing it with a bit more lemon juice. The bitterness can come from the type of sesame seeds used, how much they were roasted, or if the outer hull was included during processing.

Storage

Store any leftover dressing in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.

The dressing will naturally thicken as it chills in the fridge. If it becomes too thick, simply stir in a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.

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