Tahini Paleo Salad Dressing recipe that is so easy, creamy and delicious! Go-to salad dressings are a must when adhering to a grain, gluten, and dairy-free lifestyle. Luckily, this paleo salad dressing makes it easy.
This is one of those recipes where I am driving around doing errands and I think, “I can’t wait to get home and have a salad with that awesome dressing!”. It’s a perfect blend of ingredients and I just love it. I must have a thing with vinegar because I try many types of vinaigrettes and sometimes the vinegar seems too strong and that is not my preference. This Tahini Paleo Salad Dressing has no vinegar and seems to hit all the right notes with me: it’s tangy, tasty, a little garlicky, and it works.
Related: Chicken Cobb Salad
One of my all-time favorite summer sandwiches is a tomato, basil and mayo on focaccia bread. Fresh summer tomatoes are a must for this sandwich. The freshest Mayonnaise (and I apply it liberally) along with a dash of salt and pepper and it is just delish!
Related: Paleo Mayonnaise
The tahini I use for this dressing is called Tahini Cream and it is from Trader Joe’s. It is in the refrigerated section. I discovered this item when looking for regular tahini one day. It works great and, of course, regular tahini would work just as wonderfully.
This Tahini Paleo Salad Dressing is sure to become one of your favorites. I have used it on all kinds of salads; kale and regular fresh garden lettuce salads. If your salad has gluten free croutons, spread a little of this Tahini Salad Dressing on those, you will love it! I haven’t eaten it straight, but it has crossed my mind. 🙂
Also, here is a neat tip to squeeze lemons. It’s easy peasy and you’ll realize you don’t need to buy a lemon juicer! I am always on the look-out for easier ways to do things, so if you have a tip you would like to share, please leave a comment. I greatly appreciate it!
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1/4 cup very hot or boiling water (I now use 1/8 cup for a thicker dressing)
- 1/2 clove small garlic (I use one small garlic clove)
- 1/2 cup gluten free, dairy free plain yogurt or mayonnaise (add a tablespoon more for a thicker dressing)(can sub coconut cream)
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (see my tip/post regarding squeezing lemons without a juicer!)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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Place the tahini and water in small bowl and whisk together.
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Add tahini mixture and all other ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until well combined.
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Keeps well in jar in refrigerator for up to a week.
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Makes one cup
Adapted from the cookbook It’s All Good.
Are you asking yourself why are there cherry tomatoes in the background of the first photo, but none in the salad? One of the wonders of the world, my friends.
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Mmm, this sounds like a delicious dressing!! I’ve been living off salads for lunch, so I’ll need to try this one.
rika@veganmiam.com says
I love tahini dressings! Have you tried unpasteurized miso before? I love using miso in my dressings, miam!
admin says
Hi Rika,
I make a baked tofu with miso, but I am not sure if it is unpasteurized. I must check that. I would love to branch out with other miso recipes.
Platter Talk says
I love this dressing recipe. Something about tahini that I find very satisfying and good with salads.
Christine says
Thanks! Yes, I agree!
Luci's Morsels says
Yum! This dressing looks so simple and versatile. I can wait to try this one.
Christine says
Thanks Luci!
Nicole says
I’m always looking for different salad dressings. I’ve never tried one with tahini before.
Christine says
Thanks Nicole!
Brandi Crawford says
I love paleo recipes. Looks awesome!
Christine says
Thanks Brandi!
SD says
I love this easy recipe! And it tastes great!
Christine says
Thanks – glad you like it!
beth says
Thanks for the great recipe! We recently found out my s/o needs to cut dairy out of his diet, I was able to make this with things I already had, a lot of recipes call for a dairy-free milk and I haven’t been to the store since finding out about the diet change. He loves ranch dressing so I took your recipe and added ranch type seasonings (parsley, dill, onion powder, and a tiny bit of white wine vinegar for that tang). He loved it!
Christine says
Awesome – thanks for your comment!