Fresh herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, and tahini come together in under 10 minutes to create this creamy Green Goddess Tahini Dressing! It isn't just great on salads– it also works well as a dip for fresh veggies and a creamy sauce for drizzling on grain bowls.
This herb tahini sauce is a delicious condiment that is versatile, good for you, and tastes great on just about anything.
Pair it with salads, grain bowls, falafel, fritters, or use as a dip!
It's made in a blender and comes together in just a few minutes. Make it now and have it on hand for the week!
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Ingredients
In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this vegan green goddess sauce that is the perfect balance of nutty, tangy, and creamy!
Tahini: Tahini has a distinctive nutty flavor. Tahini can sometimes taste bitter due to a few reasons. It can be from the type of sesame seeds used, their roasting level, or the presence of the seed's outer hull during processing. Choosing high-quality tahini and experimenting with different brands can help you find a version with a milder taste.
Plant-Based Milk: This adds more creaminess and helps the herb sauce to blend.
Olive Oil: Extra-virgin olive oil provides the best flavor.
Lemon Juice: Lemon juice adds a bright flavor that tones down the earthy tahini.
Garlic Powder: I prefer garlic powder in this recipe since raw garlic can sometimes be overpowering. But if you'd prefer, you can use 1 garlic clove instead.
Herbs: A mix of cilantro, parsley, and green onions are added to this sauce to provide a lot of herb flavor.
Kale: Use kale or spinach. It adds a boost of leafy greens and make this sauce extra green!
Water: Water is added to thin it out to get the perfect texture. You can also add more plant-based milk.
See recipe card for quantities.
Helpful Equipment
You'll need a blender for this tahini green goddess dip.
I recommend and love a NutriBullet Pro but I used my KIDISLE Retro Blender for this recipe and it worked perfectly.
How to Make This Recipe
Whipping up this vegan green goddess dressing is a breeze, involving just a few simple steps.
The outcome? A well-balanced dressing that blends creaminess, nuttiness, and lots of fresh herb flavor. Say goodbye to dull salads!
The full written recipe can be found in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Add the tahini, plant-based milk, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper to a blender.
Step 2: Add in the chopped kale, parsley, cilantro, green onions, and 2 tablespoons of water.
Step 3: Blend until smooth. To thin it out or help with blending, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of water. Taste and adjust the salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to your preference.
Step 4: Serve on salads, sandwiches, wraps, or grain bowls. Enjoy!
Note: If the tahini is too bitter for your preference, balance it out with 1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup. High-quality tahini has a milder, more palatable flavor.
Substitutions & Variations
Creating dressings at home allows you to experiment with different flavors and ingredients.
Tahini: This is a tahini based dressing so I don't recommend substituting it without completely changing the flavor. But make sure you use a high-quality tahini that you enjoy the flavor of.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Extra-virgin olive oil will bring the most flavor but you can use regular olive oil, sunflower oil, or avocado oil as well. But the flavor will be altered.
Plant-Based Milk: You can use water instead of try non-dairy unsweetened yogurt.
Garlic Powder: Use 1 garlic clove instead. It can sometimes be overpowering so don't go overboard with fresh garlic.
Kale: Spinach works as well.
Herbs: Feel free to switch it up! Dill and chives would be great.
Serving Ideas
Feel free to experiment and use this vegan dressing in various creative ways that suit your taste and preference.
Salad: Drizzle this tahini dressing over a simple green salad or get creative!
Roasted Vegetables: Drizzle over roasted vegetables like carrots, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and red onions.
Grain Bowls: Drizzle over grain bowls for added flavor. Combine cooked farro or brown rice, roasted vegetables, air fryer tempeh or air fryer tofu, and a handful of fresh herbs.
Sandwich Spread: Toss veggies like cucumber, onion, and romaine lettuce in this lemon vinaigrette and use on sandwiches or wraps.
Use as dip: This green goddess dip tastes great with fresh veggies and pita bread.
Storage
Store any leftover dressing in an airtight container or airtight jar for up to a week.
Tips & Tricks
Taste and customize: Always taste your dressing to adjust the flavors to fit your preferences. Add more lemon juice for tanginess, additional oil for silkiness, or extra seasonings for enhanced flavor.
Thin it out with water: If your sauce is too thick, add more water or plant-based milk.
If your tahini sauce is too bitter, balance it with more lemon juice and 1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup. Tahini can sometimes taste bitter from the type of sesame seeds used, their roasting level, or the presence of the seed's outer hull during processing.
Important Note about Salt: Not all salts are made equal and cannot be substituted 1:1. If you are substituting table salt for kosher salt, you will need to cut the amount called for in the recipe by at least half.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tahini can sometimes taste bitter from the type of sesame seeds used, their roasting level, or the presence of the seed's outer hull during processing. Choosing high-quality tahini and experimenting with different brands can help you find a version with a milder taste and one more palatable. It's supposed to be a little earthy and bitter but not overwhelming.
Tahini has an earthy flavor and is slightly bitter, but not overpowering.
I love dipping veggies and pita bread in it. But it's also great on salads, grain bowls, or in wraps.
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Recipe
Green Goddess Tahini Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup Tahini
- ¼ cup Plant-Based Milk unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt see note
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Kale or spinach
- ⅓ cup Cilantro
- ⅓ cup Parsley
- 2 Green Onions white and green parts
- 2-4 tablespoons Water or more plant-based milk
Instructions
- Add the tahini, plant-based milk, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper to a blender.
- Add in the chopped kale, parsley, cilantro, green onions, and 2 tablespoons of water. Blend until smooth. To thin it out or help with blending, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of water.
- Taste and adjust the following: salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Serve on salads, sandwiches, wraps, or grain bowls. Enjoy!
Notes
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Anonymous says
Simple, healthy, in only 10 min.