Yogurt Tahini Dressing

This creamy yogurt tahini dressing combines the nutty flavor of tahini with the tanginess of yogurt, creating a versatile sauce perfect for salads, grilled vegetables, or as a dip. It's easy to prepare and adds a delicious middle eastern flair to your dishes.
This recipe is middle eastern style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep.
Prep: 10 min · Total: 10 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include tahini, water, salt, black pepper.
- Follow all 4 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the plain yogurt and tahini until smooth.
- Add the lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and water to the bowl, and whisk until well combined.
- Season the dressing with salt and a pinch of black pepper to taste.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed, and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 80
- Protein: 3 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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