This Turmeric Lemon Tahini Dressing recipe is made with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, ginger, turmeric and honey.  If you love all things lemon, ginger and honey, this tahini salad dressing is for you!

A clear glass mason jar filled with Turmeric Lemon Tahini Dressing. A tan bowl filled with salad sits next to the jar.

It’s fresh and bright with a bit of gingery warmth and it’s loaded with nutritional perks.

A clear glass mason jar filled with Turmeric Lemon Tahini Dressing. A glass jar with turmeric sits next to the mason jar.

Lemon Tahini Dressing is delicious and creamy and goes with  just about any salad you’ll want to toss it with, whether it’s leafy greens, bean or quinoa. It’s not quite as thick as some tahini dressings (which is how we personally like it), but if you want a thicker dressing just add more tahini.

Lemon Tahini Dressing Recipe

  • Tahini.  Tahini adds a delicious sesame flavor and creaminess to this dressing. 
  • Honey.  We sweeten this dressing with honey, but you could use pure maple syrup if you like. 
  • Lemon Juice.  Fresh squeezed lemon juice adds a lot flavor to this dressing.
  • Olive Oil. We use extra-virgin olive oil for this recipe.
  • Ginger. Fresh ginger adds a nice pop of flavor to this dressing.
  • Seasoning. We add just a little sea salt and black pepper for seasoning this dressing. 

Find printable recipe with the measurements below.

Variations

  • Add 1-2 tablespoons more tahini for a thicker dressing.
  • Add another teaspoon of grated ginger.
  • Add 1 clove minced or grated garlic.
  • Use fresh squeezed orange juice or lime juice instead of lemon juice

A clear glass mason jar filled with Turmeric Dressing. A tan colored bowl filled with salad sits next to the jar.

How To Make Lemon Tahini Dressing

  1. Whisk the ingredients together in a bowl. You can also put the ingredients in a wide-mouth mason jar and use an immersion stick blender to blend the ingredients together.
  2. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator. If properly stored, the dressing should last up to 5 days.

Serving Suggestions

This Lemon Tahini Dressing can be tossed with with just about any salad you’d want to toss it with. Here are a few recommendations.

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Looking For More Salad Dressing Recipes?

We love making homemade salad dressings, because the ingredients are simple and they taste far superior to the bottled stuff you buy at the grocery store. Once you get in the habit of making healthy homemade salad dressings, you’ll love how quick and easy they are to make.

Still want more ideas? Check out all of our salad dressing recipes.

A clear glass mason jar filled with Turmeric Lemon Tahini Dressing. A tan bowl filled with salad sits next to the jar.
Yield: 4 Servings

Turmeric Lemon Tahini Dressing

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

This Turmeric Lemon Tahini Dressing recipe is made with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, ginger, turmeric and honey.  If you love all thing lemon, ginger and honey, this dressing is for you! It's fresh and bright with a bit of gingery warmth and it's loaded with nutritional perks.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 3 tablespoons pure clover honey 
  • 1-2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Whisk the ingredients together in a bowl. You can also put the ingredients in a wide-mouth mason jar and use an immersion stick blender to blend the ingredients together.
  2. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator. If properly stored, the dressing should last up to 5 days.

Notes

Variations

  • Add 1-2 tablespoons more tahini for a thicker dressing
  • Add another teaspoon of grated ginger
  • Add 1 clove minced or grated garlic
  • Sprinkle in 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Use fresh squeezed orange juice or lime juice instead of lemon juice

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 360Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 141mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 2g

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