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Citrus Tahini Dressing – this creamy dressing is the perfect drizzle for all of your leafy greens. Oil free, dairy free, gluten free, and sugar free.
Calling all tahini lovers! This creamy salad dressing celebrates tahini in all it’s glory. I love the slight bitterness it has. The citrus juice balances it out nicely, but it’s not sweet. If you prefer a sweeter dressing, you can add a tablespoon of pure maple syrup, but I love it just the way it is. This oil-free dressing is perfect in the cooler months when citrus is prominent. So load up those leafy greens with this creamy Citrus Tahini Dressing and enjoy!
Perfect Sauce For Vegetables
While I created this oil free tahini dressing recipe for salad, it could have so many other uses too.
I think it would be perfect paired with roasted vegetables – think sweet potatoes, sweet peppers, Brussels sprouts, carrots, and zucchini.
It would be also be delicious drizzled over sautéed greens with shallots and garlic.
And what a fun twist on tahini dressing for falafel this would be!
Lacinato Kale Superfood Salad
This hearty kale superfood salad was the original inspiration for this orange tahini dressing. I love that kale is so sturdy and can really hold up to a decent amount of dressing. Mo dressing, mo better, amiright? The apples and cranberries were the perfect sweetness to balance out the bitterness of the greens and tahini. The perfect combo.
Citrus Tahini Dressing
I hope you love this Citrus Tahini Dressing as much as I do. If you try it, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback and rating. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!
Citrus Tahini Dressing - this creamy, oil-free dressing is the perfect drizzle for all of your leafy greens. It would be great on roasted veggies too!
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1-2 tbsp water (optional - if needed, to thin)
Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl or jar until smooth.
Drizzle on your favorite veggies or salad.
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Cindy says
I made this today to drizzle over stuffed sweet potatoes with black beans and corn but did not taste the orange at all. To me it tasted like whipped up tahini. I use organic tahini and even tried using more fresh squeezed orange juice. Maybe next time I may blend in the Nutribullit whole orange segments, suprems (without the membrane) to try to enhance the orange flavor. Love making my own dressings without oil. Thanks.
Jenn Sebestyen says
Hi, Cindy. Sorry it wasn’t what you expected. Every brand of tahini is different, so maybe yours has a stronger flavor. And, of course, all oranges have varying sweetness as well. You could definitely blend using whole orange segments. Let me know if that works out better for you.
Libby says
Just made this and it is yummy! I added some fresh ginger for an extra punch. It’s REALLY good on arugula!
Jenn S. says
I’m so glad you love it, Libby. Ginger sounds like a great addition! And I LOVE arugula!
Jennifer WAYGOOD says
Hi Jenn
This is such a yummy dressing. Creamy, tasty and healthy. Even my older boys loved it. Tks
Jenny
Jenn S. says
Oh, that’s great, Jennifer. So happy to hear that. Thank you!
Teresa says
Thank you for this recipe. I am *not* a fan of sweet dressings at all, and this was PERFECT! I have such a hard time finding dressings I end up liking — they are usually either too sweet, or too many ingredients and I get tired thinking about making it, so I don’t! This was so quick to make, and so easy, and tasted amazing on a raw brussel sprout, broccoli & carrot salad. Again, many thanks.
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Teresa! I’m so happy you loved it. It’s definitely my go-to dressing – so much flavor, but so easy. Your veggie salad sounds delicious!
Shirin says
LOVE this citrus tahini dressing. I just made it and I can’t stop thinking about what I’m going to eat it with tomorrow.
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Shirin! I can’t get enough of it either! So happy to hear you love it!
Diana says
Just whipped this one up for lunch. I love it (though will next time cut back on the vinegar just a bit)…again thanks so much for posting your recipes. This all help transitioning to a vegan lifestyle for me and my husband so much easier and tastier! ;>
Diana
rika says
I love making my own salad dressing! Love the idea of oil free, less calories 🙂
Jenn S. says
Exactly! But still creamy and rich. Thanks, Rika!
Veena Azmanov says
I make tahini for my salad dressing often but never have used orange in there. Sounds so refreshing. I cannot wait to try it. Thanks
Jenn S. says
I’m so addicted to tahini. I think you’ll love this, Veena. Let me know if you try it!
Brandi says
This looks incredible! So healthy and delicious.
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Brandi! Enjoy!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says
So many possibilities with this dressing! I should just make a big batch and keep it in the fridge all week. Orange and tahini sound like a match made in heaven!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Karen! I’ve been using it on everything!
Alisa Fleming says
Orange juice is brilliant in this and I actually love that it is oil-free! Tahini is a bit too bitter for my tastes and paired w/ olive oil is often just plain overwhelming. The OJ sounds like a much better way to temper it.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Alisa! The bitterness definitely does come out in this dressing – I LOVE it – but you can add a tbsp or two of maple syrup to balance it out more (or blend it up with 1-2 dates). Enjoy!
Alisa Fleming says
Oh dates! That’s a good idea. Adds thickness, too. I’ll have to try that.
Jenn S. says
Let me know if you do!
Sarah says
Really loving tahini dressing lately and this one sounds so fresh and fabulous! Cannot wait to try it.
Sarah says
Really loving tahini dressing lately and this one sounds so fresh and fabulous! Cannot wait to try it.
Rachel says
Sounds great! And I love that you don’t have any oil in there. Sometimes dressings are so oil-heavy that it’s hard to taste anything.
Jenn S. says
I definitely prefer my dressings oil-free. And the tahini has enough natural oils, that it’s super creamy without needing any extra! Thanks, Rachel!
Kaila @ Healthy Helper says
This looks and sounds amazing!! I love citrusy dressings!!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Kaila! I hope you enjoy it!
Deryn | Running on Real Food says
Oh yum, I need a new salad dressing and this looks perfect! I’ve never thought of tahini with orange! Sounds amazing.
Jenn S. says
I just made another batch tonight! I was seriously eating it with a spoon! LOL!
Emily Kyle says
This sounds like such a unique flavor combination! I never thought of combining orange and tahini, I can’t wait to try! Sounds delicious 🙂
Jenn S. says
Oh it’s so good, Emily. Let me know if you try it!