Creamy Tahini Lime Dressing

The Perfect Healthy Sesame Dressing

This delicious creamy dressing gets its richness from sesame tahini, a paste made from toasted sesame seeds. Sesame seeds contain a rich source of healthy fats, the antioxidant vitamin E, and minerals like calcium and iron. It goes really well over everything from roasted vegetables to fresh salads.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Makes about 8 oz

Recipe courtesy of
  • Lisa Markley Director of Culinary Medicine | AdventHealth Whole Health Institute

Recipe Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sesame tahini (made from toasted sesame seeds)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (can sub lemon juice)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Water for consistency

Preparation

In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lime juice, vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Slowly add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until you reach a consistency that’s thin enough to pour. Store for up to 7 days in the refrigerator.

Category Tags

Appetizers and Sides
Salads
Vegetarian
Lisa Markley, MS, RDN, LD

About the Recipe Author

Lisa Markley, MS, RDN, LD, is an integrative dietitian culinary nutrition expert with nearly two decades of experience working towards improving the health of others. She is passionate about educating others how to harness the healing power of food and healthful lifestyle changes.

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