Description
This Maple Dijon Tahini Dressing is a creamy, zesty, and slightly sweet sauce that’s perfect for grain bowls, roasted vegetables, salads, and wraps. It’s a quick breakfast or lunch addition, an easy dinner flavor booster, and one of those healthy snack or dinner ideas you’ll rely on often. Made with simple ingredients like tahini, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup, this easy recipe is both vegan and gluten-free—ideal for a variety of diets and packed with bold, satisfying flavor.
Ingredients
1/4 cup tahini
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 to 4 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
1. Stir your tahini well to ensure it’s smooth and ready to mix.
2. In a bowl, combine tahini, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup. Whisk until thick and creamy.
3. Add apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk again to blend.
4. Slowly whisk in warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
5. Taste and adjust flavor if needed: more syrup for sweetness, more vinegar for tang.
6. Transfer to a jar or container. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 7 days.
Notes
Use warm water to thin the dressing—it helps keep the texture smooth.
Always taste your tahini first; some brands can be bitter or too thick.
Let the dressing rest for 10 minutes if you add fresh garlic—it mellows the sharpness.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Whisk
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tahini dressing, maple dijon, easy dressing recipe, vegan sauce, healthy salad dressing