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tahini caesar salad dressing in a bowl with a spoon, chopped romaine lettuce in a bowl behind it

TAHINI CAESAR DRESSING

Creamy, tangy, and full of flavour, this Tahini Caesar Dressing is a healthy twist on the classic. Made with tahini, anchovy paste, garlic, and lemon for a rich, dairy-free Caesar you’ll crave.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 3.75 Cups

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Tahini (well-stirred)
  • 1.5 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Anchovy Paste (or more if you love that classic Caesar umami)
  • 1 small Garlic Clove finely grated
  • 1.5 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1-2 tsp Maple Syrup or Honey (just enough to balance the bitterness)
  • 2-4 tbsp Water as needed, for thinning
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, Dijon, anchovy paste, garlic, Worcestershire, and maple syrup.
    beige creamy sauce in a bowl with a whisk
  • Add water a little at a time, whisking until the dressing is creamy and pourable.
    hand whisking a beige creamy sauce in a bowl while pouring water into it
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
    hand whisking salt and pepper into a bowl of tahini caesar dressing
  • Adjust acidity or sweetness if needed.
    bowl of beige caesar dressing next to utensils and a bowl of chopped lettuce

Notes

This dressing may thicken and naturally separate when stored. Just whisk or shake well before using. If it gets too thick, loosen it with a splash of water until it reaches your desired consistency. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Batch | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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