This 5-Minute Lemon Herb Tahini Recipe is fresh, tangy, creamy, and versatile. Drizzle it on salads, sandwiches, wraps, roasted veggies, and grain bowls, or use it as a dipping sauce! It's made with 5 wholesome ingredients and lasts up to 7 days in the fridge.
Fresh herbs and lemon juice brighten this tahini dressing. Use parsley, cilantro, mint, or chives, or try a combination of herbs.
This green tahini recipe was inspired by my Easy Falafel Sauce Recipe, as well as this 5-Ingredient Easy Vegan Tzatziki on my site.
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👩🏼🌾 Ingredients
- Tahini has a nutty flavor and a creamy texture. It is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. It's rich in healthy fats, protein, and fiber, as well as calcium, and iron. When mixed with garlic, lemon, and herbs, it makes the most delicious sauce or dip.
- Maple syrup is optional but can be added for a hint of sweetness that harmonizes with the zesty lemon juice.
- Opt for either fresh parsley or cilantro, or combine them. Include fresh mint or chives for even more flavor. There is no need to chop them yourself. Let the food processor or blender do the work for you.
- Extra-virgin olive oil mellows the intense sesame notes of the tahini, resulting in a subtly balanced dressing that complements a wide range of dishes.
See the recipe card for quantities.
🍋 Substitutions
- Fresh herbs - instead of parsley, use cilantro, or a combination of herbs including mint, chives, and basil
- Maple syrup - omit entirely or use agave instead
- Extra-virgin olive oil - substitute with more water for oil-free
- Crushed red pepper - add a pinch for a kick
Try my Healthy Balsamic Vinaigrette for a 5-minute dressing that goes with a variety of salads! For more versatile dressings and sauces, visit my Vegan Condiment Recipes page.
📖 Instructions
Step 1. Transfer the tahini, herbs, garlic, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, and water to a food processor.
Step 2. Blend until smooth, adding more water as needed.
Step 3. Add maple syrup to taste. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice as needed.
For serving: This Lemon Herb Tahini Dressing complements a wide range of dishes. Use it as a dip with my Vegan Air Fryer Falafel, or add some to salads, veggie bowls, or rice bowls.
💡 Expert Tips
- Consistency: This Lemon Herb Tahini Recipe works as a sauce, dressing, or dip. Adjust the consistency by adding more water or oil as needed to thin the tahini.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 7 days in an airtight container.
🙋🏽♀️ Recipe FAQs
Tahini sometimes seizes (or becomes clumpy) when a small amount of juice (or any water-containing liquid) is added, as a portion of each carbohydrate molecule is drawn to the water. As a result, clumps of carbohydrates appear. If you keep adding water, eventually you’ll cross over the threshold of thickening. The water will at some point loosen the tahini and thin it out.
This green tahini is made with tahini (ground sesame seeds), fresh parsley, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and optional maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
I do not recommend freezing Lemon Herb Tahini.
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Lemon Herb Tahini Sauce
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup olive oil mild tasting
- ½ packed cup fresh parsley or cilantro, or mixed
- 1 large clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus more to taste (about one-half lemon)
- ½ lemon zest
- Maple syrup to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine: Transfer the tahini, herbs, garlic, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, and 2 tablespoons water to a food processor or blender.
- Blend until smooth, adding more water as needed until the desired texture.
- Add maple syrup and salt to taste.
Notes
- For oil-free: Omit the oil and use more water and lemon juice until the desired consistency.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 7 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
This information is provided as a courtesy and is an ESTIMATE only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.
Rose Riedesel says
Love this second time I made it.
Forgot to add water both times and I love the paste like consistency. Tastes amazing thank you. Aloha Rose
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
So glad it worked out! Thank you.
Primla Goddard says
This lemon herb tahini sauce is so easy to make and adds so much to your salads and sandwiches.
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
So glad you like it. It's so versatile. Thank you.
Neena Chandiramani says
This lemon tahini is so useful with so many dishes!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Yes it truly goes with almost anything!