Creamy Maple Tahini Dressing
I’ve been making homemade salad dressings for over a decade, and this maple tahini dressing is the one I come back to again and again, especially in the fall and winter. It’s creamy, tangy, slightly sweet, and perfect for hearty salads with kale, roasted vegetables, and quinoa.
This recipe comes together in just 5 minutes with 5 simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. It’s incredibly versatile, use it as a dressing, a dip, or drizzle it over roasted veggies, grain bowls, chicken, or salmon.
If you’re into tahini-based dressings, be sure to check out my lime tahini dressing, cilantro tahini dressing, creamy tahini ranch, and tahini balsamic dressing next.
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Star Ingredients to Know Before You Mix
- Tahini: A creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds, found in most grocery stores near the nut butters or international foods. No oil needed here, tahini gives this dressing its rich, creamy base.
- Maple Syrup: Use real maple syrup (not pancake syrup) for natural sweetness.
- Dijon Mustard: Adds tang and depth, making the dressing flavorful and balanced.
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Maple Tahini Dressing – Ready in 3 Minutes
his maple tahini dressing is creamy, tangy, and perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness. Made with just 5 ingredients in 5 minutes, it's perfect for fall salads, roasted veggies, grain bowls, or as a dip. No blender needed!
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup tahini
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Measure all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar.⅓ cup tahini, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup water, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Stir the dressing with a fork or small whisk. You could also try shaking the dressing in a well sealed jar or container.
Notes
This recipe makes about 3/4 cup of dressing. The serving size is 2.5 tbsp. per serving.
Top Tips
- The dressing thickens as it sits and chills. If too thick after refrigeration, let it sit 5 minutes at room temp to thin it out a bit before adding any water.
- Whisk with a small whisk or fork for a smooth, clump-free dressing. A high speed blender can also be used (especially for larger batches).
- The dressing may separate in the fridge; just shake or stir before using.
- Stir the tahini well before measuring, as the oil tends to separate from the tahini paste.
- Adjust sweetness or tang: add more tahini and vinegar if too sweet; add more maple syrup if too acidic.
- Control the consistency by how much water is added. For thicker dressing, start with 2 tablespoons water and add more a teaspoon at a time until perfect.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
134
Fat
11
g
Carbohydrates
7
g
Fiber
1
g
Sugar
2
g
Protein
4
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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Ways to Use Maple Tahini Dressing
- Use on your favorite salad like this fall quinoa salad packed with sweet potatoes, roasted vegetables and chickpeas
- Drizzle over roasted veggies like broccoli, sweet potatoes, or cauliflower
- Use as a dip for air fryer sweet potato wedges or sweet potato tots
- Spoon over roasted salmon or chicken
- Use as a creamy sauce for grain bowls and quinoa bowls
