Creamy Tahini Dressing

Name: Creamy Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1¼ cups dressing
Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (90 ml) canola or vegetable oil; ¼ cup (60 ml) tahini; 2 tablespoons to ¼ cup (60 ml) water; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup (120 ml) fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Published November 12, 2026

Cooking Club Team · 10 min

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Silky creamy tahini lime dressing in a ceramic bowl with fresh limes and sesame seeds

This silky tahini dressing tastes assertively tart on its own, but the flavor mellows beautifully when tossed with leafy greens, grains, roasted vegetables, or a hearty grain bowl.

THE RECIPE

Creamy Tahini Dressing

Prep10 min

Cook0 min

Total10 min

Makes1¼ cups

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (90 ml) canola or vegetable oil
¼ cup (60 ml) tahini
2 tablespoons to ¼ cup (60 ml) water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup (120 ml) fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Instructions

Add the oil, tahini, 2 tablespoons water, kosher salt, black pepper, lime juice, and mayonnaise to a medium bowl.
Whisk until completely smooth and combined. Add more water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your preferred consistency.
Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Whisk well before serving.

Tips and Storage

Begin with 2 tablespoons water; tahini brands vary in thickness.
Add water gradually because the dressing can thin quickly.
Fresh lime juice gives the dressing its bright, tart character.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Recipe adapted from the cookbook page supplied by the site owner; directions rewritten with AI assistance. Featured image: AI-generated food photography.

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