Tahini is a ground sesame seed paste that resembles the consistency peanut butter. It's nuttier, less sweet and more bitter than other nut butters.

Yes, tahini is typically vegan as it does not contain dairy or animal products. Tahini is basically a nut butter made from sesame seeds!

Is tahini gluten free?

Yes, tahini is usually gluten free as well. Always double check the ingredient list, as some manufacturers add gluten to thicken.

What tahini is best for lemon tahini dressing?

Trader Joe's Organic Tahini works well. It's smooth and creamy, not too bitter, and wonderfully nutty.

Do I need to wash my lemons prior to using?

As a rule of thumb, I wash all my fruits and veggies before using to remove any pesticides or germs.

Do I need organic lemons?

Since we're using lemon zest as well as the lemon juice, I recommend buying organic lemons. As a rule of thumb, try to buy organic produce when you plan to eat anything that isn't protected by a thick outer layer. I try to buy apples, berries, and greens organic, while bananas and citrus fruit is usually ok to buy conventional if I'm not using the zest. That said, if you can afford to buy all organic, go for it!

What can I use instead of rice wine vinegar?

Vinegar adds acidity, so replace with something else acidic. You can use lemon juice, or experiment with other vinegars. Apple cider vinegar could be a nice choice. I do not recommend white vinegar or red wine vinegar for this recipe.

Vegan Lemon Tahini Dressing

Description

This vegan lemon tahini dressing is perfect for a summer salad. No tasteless rabbit food (ahem, I mean salads) around here.

Ingredients

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Zest 1 lemon
Fresh lemon juice (from zested lemon) + more if tastes bitter (I needed another lemon quarter)
1/3 c tahini
1/3 c warm water
Pinch salt
1T rice wine vinegar
1T agave (optional)

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Instructions

In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk until smooth!

If too thick, add more water.
If too bitter, add more acid (recommend adding lemon juice by lemon quarters).
If too runny, add a little more tahini, but make sure to balance with more lemon juice or vinegar in teaspoon size increments.

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