A mason jar of a creamy dairy free salad dressing.

Why you’ll love this maple tahini dressing

This dressing is a new one to me, but the ingredients themselves aren’t. Tahini has become a staple in our house, and I love how it adds a creaminess to this dressing without being overly nutty.

This dressing the the perfect balance of creamy and sweet, and it’s super versatile. I originally paired this dressing with my butternut squash and kale salad, but I’ve also used it to make a super quick arugula salad and it’s delicious.

→ If you like this recipe, you should try these: butternut squash and kale salad / pear arugula salad / romaine wedge salad / arugula zucchini salad

Creamy maple tahini dressing being spooned from a mason jar.

Ingredient notes:

  • Maple syrup – You want real maple syrup for this recipe, not the stuff you would put on pancakes.
  • Tahini – This is a sesame paste, similar to a nut butter, but you can find it in the organic or international foods aisle in your grocery store. It’s also sometimes found by the peanut butter.
  • Lemon juice – I recommend fresh squeezed, but bottled lemon juice will work. You can also swap this for lime juice if that’s all you have.

Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.

Maple tahini dressing in a mason jar being spooned out.
A mason jar of a dairy free salad dressing next to a big salad bowl of fresh salad.

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Maple Tahini Dressing

By: Melissa Belanger
Add a touch of sweetness to your salads with this rich and creamy maple tahini dressing. Made from scratch with just 5 ingredients, this simple dressing will elevate your favorite fall salads. Try it on a your favorite kale salad or drizzle it on roasted squash for added flavor.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients 

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons water, to reach desired thickness

Instructions 

  • Combine ingredients. Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk until the dressing is smooth. Add the water 1 tablespoon at a time to get the dressing to your desired thickness.
    • I prefer mine a little thinner, so I usually go with 2 tablespoons, but it's totally up to you.
  • Store or serve. Transfer your dressing to an airtight storage container – like a mason jar. Store the dressing in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it. This dressing should keep for up to one week.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 7g, Sodium: 148mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin C: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Hi! I'm Melissa.

I create easy, dairy free recipes because I know how hard living without milk can be. I believe you can live a completely satisfying life without dairy, and I want to teach you how.

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