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Tahini and Lemon Sauce

This makes a good salad dressing or all purpose sauce for any meat or fish. Feel free to add fresh herbs or spices to play with the flavor profile.
Course condiment
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword condiment, dairy-free, dressing, easy, egg-free, fast, mediterranean, nightshade-free, no-cook, nut-free, sauce, sesame
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 92kcal
Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup tahini paste
  • 1/4 cup water warm
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or gluten-free soy sauce
  • 2-4 tablespoons lemon juice start with 2 and add more if desired
  • zest of 1 lemon optional
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk the tahini to loosen then add the water, a bit at a time, whisking until smooth. You can vary the amount of water to vary the consistency - add more to thin the sauce. Whisk in remaining ingredients. Alternatively, combine everything in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. The sauce will keep for one week in the refrigerator.

Notes

Makes 1 cup, Serving Size: 2 tablespoons.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg