Goal

Learn a Middle Eastern, nutty, dairy-free creamy dressing built on tahini.

Middle Eastern in origin, nutty and rich — a genuinely different creamy base than mayo, yogurt, or egg.

Makes about 4 servings

Ingredients

• ¼ cup tahini
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tsp honey
• ½ tsp salt

Steps

1. Combine tahini and lemon — Whisk tahini and lemon juice together — the mixture will thicken and seize up dramatically. This is expected.
2. Loosen with water — Add garlic, honey, and salt, then slowly whisk in water a little at a time until smooth and pourable.

Tip: Tahini seizing up when lemon juice hits it is completely normal, not a mistake — keep whisking and adding water gradually.