Maple Tahini Dressing
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This maple tahini dressing will quickly become your go-to creamy sauce. It’s incredibly versatile, pairs well with many dishes, and uses just 5 ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.
This tahini maple dressing is one I personally make on repeat because it instantly makes simple meals feel special. I drizzle it over salads, fish, and chicken, spoon it onto baked sweet potatoes, and use it as a dip for fresh veggies. I usually make a batch at the start of the week, and it’s amazing how many everyday meals it upgrades with almost no effort.
The flavor is all about balance, which is what I love most about it. Nutty tahini gives the dressing its backbone, pure maple syrup adds warmth and sweetness, and apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice, depending on what I have on hand) brings a bright, tangy contrast. A little minced garlic sharpens everything just enough without stealing the spotlight.
It comes together in about five minutes and keeps really well in the fridge, so I’m always happy to have it ready to go. It’s one of those sauces I reach for without thinking, and once you try it, you’ll probably start doing the same.
Ideas for using tahini maple dressing
Here are some ideas for how to use your maple tahini dressing:
- You can drizzle this over grilled chicken or fish.
- Add as a dipping sauce for roasted potatoes or pan seared brussels sprouts.
- Drizzled over quinoa or roasted butternut squash.
- Substitute this tahini maple dressing and pour it over your favorite salad, like an arugula salad or this crispy kale salad with roasted beets.
- Use it in our tahini green beans recipe!
Maple Tahini Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 small garlic clove (finely minced)
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- 1-2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Add the tahini, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and salt to a small bowl¼ cup tahini, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 small garlic clove, ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- Whisk well then add 1 tablespoon of cold water and whisk again. If you'd like it thinner, add another tablespoon of cold water.1-2 tablespoons cold water
- Either use the dressing right away or transfer it to a clean glass jar and store it in your fridge for up to 10 days. It will thicken when it's cold. Bring it to room temperature or stir in more water.
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I had to make an account just so I could comment to say that this is SO GOOD. It’s my current favorite food – I drizzle it over roasted chickpeas, sweet potato, and roasted broccolini and it is incredibly delicious. This will be a lifelong recipe for sure.
This was fantastic on baked sweet potatoes (kept it on the thicker side)! Loved it!
I don’t cook with tahini nearly enough, and this simple combination of ingredients really proved that to me! I could eat this stuff by the spoonful. Thanks so much for the recipe!