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Tahini Caesar Salad Dressing

Say goodbye to bland, store-bought dressing! This Tahini Caesar Dressing is silky, tangy and full of savoury flavour, and all it takes is a small bowl, a whisk and 5 minutes. Drizzle it over crisp lettuce, roasted veggies or grilled meat and watch it disappear.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Keyword: homemade salad dressing, salad dressing
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 85kcal
Author: Sarah Bell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 25 ml lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons tahini hulled
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons liquid from capers
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Add the lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, tahini, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, liquid from the capers and a pinch of sea salt to a small bowl.
  • Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  • If the dressing is too thick, add a teaspoon of water at a time, whisking in between teaspoons, to loosen the dressing. Once the dressing is smooth and thick but runny, it is ready to use.

Notes

  • Yield: makes about ½ cup, which is enough to dress 1 head of cos lettuce (about 6 cups chopped) or to serve 4 as a salad dressing.
  • Whisking: the dressing will thicken and look a little stiff when you first whisk the ingredients together. Keep whisking and add water one teaspoon at a time until it's smooth, thick but runny. Tahini brands vary, so you may need more or less water.
  • Worcestershire sauce: it usually contains anchovies, so check the label if you're serving vegetarians. Some brands also contain gluten, so check the label if you need this gluten free.
  • Dietary: the dressing is dairy free, egg free and nut free, but it does contain sesame.
  • Storage: store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 4 days. The dressing thickens as it chills, so whisk in a splash of water to loosen it before using. I don't recommend freezing it.
Nutrition facts are an estimate only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg