Name: Easy Tahini Sauce (Salad Dressing or Dipping Sauce)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Greek

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January 30, 2026

This creamy tahini sauce is a must-have in your fridge. It's quick to make, endlessly versatile, and one of my favorite sauces to drizzle over lentil bowls, dip fresh veggies into, or spoon onto roasted sweet potatoes. I use it constantly in our house to perk up leftovers and tie together bean and lentil-based meals.

Easy Tahini Sauce (Salad Dressing or Dipping Sauce)

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Easy Tahini Sauce (Salad Dressing or Dipping Sauce)

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Ingredients

WarningSesame and 1 other allergen identified

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of tahini, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon cumin.

Add 4 tablespoons of ice water and stir until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add an extra tablespoon of water.

Taste and adjust as needed. Use immediately or store in an airtight container for up to one week.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Tahini Whisking Technique 🥄
Always whisk tahini thoroughly before adding other ingredients to break down any natural oil separation and ensure a smooth, creamy consistency.
Water Temperature Trick 💧
Use ice-cold water when thinning the tahini sauce to prevent separation and achieve the perfect silky texture that won't break or become grainy.
Flavor Balancing Mastery 🧂
Taste and adjust the sauce gradually, adding lemon juice and maple syrup in small increments to create a perfectly balanced sweet-tangy profile.
Storage Secret 🏺
Store the tahini sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will keep fresh for up to 5-7 days and develop even more depth of flavor.
Customization Hack 🌶️
Experiment with additional spices like smoked paprika, za'atar, or roasted garlic to personalize the sauce and match different cuisines or dishes.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.