This creamy and flavorful sesame ginger tahini dressing is nutty and sweet with a hint of tang and spice as well. Made by whisking together just a handful of ingredients, it takes only 5 minutes to make and can be enjoyed overtop salads or used as a sauce for stir fries, summer rolls or any other Asian-inspired dishes. This dressing is naturally vegan, soy-free, nut-free and gluten-free.
I am so excited to share this addictive peanut sauce-like dressing recipe with you all. For a long time I've had to shy away from Asian cuisine because of my allergies to soy, peanuts and gluten, but since perfecting this tahini sauce recipe it has re-opened that door!
I am obsessed with everything about this dressing and it is so incredibly simple to make! I have been tinkering with the recipe for months and using versions of it in a variety of vegan dishes (i.e., as a dipping sauce for summer rolls, a stir fry sauce, and a creamy dressing for my Thai quinoa salad) and am now at the point where I feel it deserves its own home on the blog.
There is so much flavor packed into each bite - it's nutty, sweet, spicy and tangy all at the same time. And the best part? You control the consistency to serve as a dipping sauce (somewhat thicker) or a pourable dressing (thinner), instantly making anything it touches more satisfying and tasty.
Ingredients
Important Tip
Use smooth, runny tahini for best results. Soom (not sponsored) is my favorite brand because their jars don't get dry or chalky at the bottom.
How to Make this Tahini Ginger Dressing
This recipe is as easy as it gets. Simply whisk together the ingredients and enjoy!
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- Easy Mediterranean house dressing - made with extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup and garlic
- Herbed tahini sauce - made with lemon juice, garlic, dill and mint leaves
- Easy creamy tahini sauce - made with lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic and salt
- 5-Minute lemon herb tahini - made with lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, salt, parsley and cilantro
I hope you enjoy this addictive tahini ginger dressing! Please leave a comment and rate below as I value all feedback!
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Easy 5-Minute Tahini Ginger Dressing
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This creamy and flavorful sesame ginger tahini dressing is nutty and sweet with a hint tang and spice as well. Made by whisking together just a handful of ingredients, it takes only 5 minutes to make and can be enjoyed overtop salads or used as a sauce for stir fries, summer rolls or any other Asian-inspired dishes. This dressing is naturally vegan, soy-free and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup runny tahini
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds
- 1 garlic clove, pressed through a garlic press
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger)
- water to thin as needed
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a small bowl or jar. Grate the ginger, press the garlic and combine with the other ingredients.
- Whisk. Add water as needed to thin to your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately. Store leftover dressing in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: Asian
Lynn says
This dressing is fantastic. No peanuts but it tastes peanutty. It's much more refined and the lime juice is a must. I'm putting it in a tofu (marinated and airfryer) quinoa/noodle salad with broccoli slaw, cucumber and mango today. A definite keeper. Thank you for sharing.
Elaine Gordon says
Lynn, this makes me so happy to hear! 😊 I love that you picked up on the peanutty flavor without any peanuts—such a fun little trick of tahini! And wow, your tofu quinoa/noodle salad with broccoli slaw, cucumber, and mango sounds absolutely incredible. 😍 Thank you so much for the five-star review and for sharing how you’re using the dressing—I truly appreciate it! 💛