Tahini Paleo Salad Dressing – The Best and Super Easy!

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!

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Tahini Paleo Salad Dressing - The Best and Super Easy!

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

This is delicious tahini salad dressing

Course: dressing/sauce, Salad, Tahini Salad Dressing

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8

Calories: 178 kcal

Author: Christine Galvani

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

1. Place the tahini and water in small bowl and whisk together.
2. Add tahini mixture and all other ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until well combined.
3. Keeps well in jar in refrigerator for up to a week.
4. Makes one cup

Nutrition Facts

Tahini Paleo Salad Dressing - The Best and Super Easy!

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Cholesterol 5mg2%

Sodium 235mg10%

Potassium 23mg1%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Vitamin A 10IU0%

Vitamin C 2.3mg3%

Calcium 5mg1%

Iron 0.2mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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.