Cilantro Tahini Dressing
Cilantro tahini dressing is so easy to make, just 6 ingredients and 2 minutes to make! This simple cilantro lime tahini dressing is perfect for salads, as a dip, on tacos or as a spread on sandwiches or burgers. Double or triple for meal prep!
Servings 4
Calories 73kcal
Cost $1.58 Recipe/$0.40 Serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. tahini $0.62
- 1 medium lime, juiced $0.33
- 1/4 cup cilantro $0.50
- 3 tbsp. water $0.00
- 1 tsp garlic powder $0.10
- 1/2 tsp sea salt $0.03
Instructions
- Measure out all the ingredients into the blender.
- Blend on high 1 minute until smooth.
- Use immediately or store in a well sealed jar for up to a week.
Notes
Top tips
- Tahini based dressing will firm up in the fridge. Let it sit out for a few minutes on the counter before you decide to add more water. You can thin this dressing out anytime by adding water. If you make it too thin, add ½ -1 tablespoon of tahini and blend again or stir well until the tahini is completely mixed in.
- Be sure to use a high-speed blender or the cilantro will not break down all the way. I have tried to make this in a food processor and the cilantro leaves never quite disappear into the dressing like they do with a high-speed blender. However, if all you have is a food processor, this will still work, it might just look a bit different.
- You can use the thin cilantro stems as well. They are packed with flavor. Try to avoid adding thicker stems that are towards the bottom of the plant though.
- Different brands of tahini can vary in taste. I recommend Trader Joe's, Thrive Market, Whole Foods or Soom Foods brand.
- Fridge: Store leftover cilantro tahini dressing in the fridge for about a week. You will notice after 3-4 days the dressing will not be as green since the cilantro will start to fade in color, but the dressing is still good.
- Freezer: You can freeze leftovers or if you make and extra batch for later! Freeze for up to 1 month. If you plan on using individual portions once frozen, you can freeze the dressing using a silicone ice cube tray or use Soupercubes in these convenient 2 tablespoon portions.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
