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    Home » Recipes » Sauces and Dressings

    Perfect Lemon Tahini Sauce

    Published: Jan 1, 2023 · Modified: Jan 12, 2023 by Christina · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    This delicious sauce is a scrumptious addition to a salad or bowl. It's the perfect blend of sweet and tart, so that's why I call it my perfect lemon tahini sauce!

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    How to make perfect lemon tahini sauce

    I've been playing with this recipe for months now, and I've finally come up with the perfect sweet and sour flavour blend for this lemon tahini sauce! I love this sauce for buddha bowls, but sometimes it can taste too bitter. This recipe has a great taste, and I can't wait for you to try it!

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    Ingredients

    Lemon Tahini Sauce Recipe
    • maple syrup
    • tahini paste (you can find it in the health food section at your local grocery store, or buy it here)
    • granulated garlic
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • lemon juice

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Lemon Tahini Sauce Recipe

    Juice the lemon, and then combine all of the ingredients into a mason jar.

    Lemon Tahini Sauce Recipe

    Put the lid on the jar, and shake it until all of the ingredients are combined.

    Hint: use an upcycled jar! My favourite are the Bon Maman jam jars with the cute little red & white gingham lids.

    Storage

    Store the lemon tahini sauce in an air-tight jar in the fridge for up to 7 days.

    Top tip

    Make this sauce in advance and store it in the fridge for at least 8 hours before using to enjoy the flavours all marinated together.

    Lemon Tahini Sauce Recipe

    FAQ

    What does tahini paste taste like?

    Tahini paste is a ground sesame butter, so it has a slightly bitter taste. Mixed with garlic, olive oil and maple syrup, it tastes delicious!

    Why does my lemon tahini dressing thicken?

    Your lemon tahini sauce will thicken over time because tahini is drawn to water. You can thin it with more water before using it each time.

    What can I put lemon tahini sauce on?

    You can enjoy this delicious sauce drizzled on a sweet potato buddha bowl, drizzle it on freshly roasted vegetables, or even use it as a pasta sauce!

    Perfect Lemon Tahini Sauce

    Christina
    This delicious sauce is a scrumptious addition to a salad or bowl. It's the perfect blend of sweet and tart, so that's why I call it my perfect lemon tahini sauce!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Servings 8
    Calories 78 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 mason jar small

    Ingredients
      

    • ⅓ cup tahini paste
    • 1 lemon juiced
    • 2 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1 tsp granulated garlic
    • 2 tbsp water

    Instructions
     

    • Juice the lemon; you should get around 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice.
    • Place all of the ingredients into a small mason jar. Close the jar, and then shake it until all of the ingredients are combined.

    Notes

    Add more water as needed to thin your sauce. You may have to add more water after storing this sauce in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!

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