What brand of tahini should I use?

You want to make sure that you use a tahini that is of good quality. It should be smooth and creamy and made with only mechanically hulled sesame seeds listed in the ingredients. If you notice that your tahini has separated, make sure to give it a good and even mix before using. I recommend Soom Foods Tahini as it is perfectly creamy and doesn't have the common bitterness of other brands on the market.

Why is my dressing coming out bitter?

If you are noticing that your dressing is tasting more bitter, it likely has to do with the quality of your tahini. Either opt for a different brand of tahini or you can reduce some of the bitterness by adding a little sweetener as well as a pinch more salt. Both ingredients help dull the bitter notes on our tongue receptors.

Easy Balsamic Tahini Dressing

Name: Easy Balsamic Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup tahini; 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1/2 tsp dry oregano; 1/2 tsp dry thyme; 1 clove garlic, finely minced or crushed or 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 3-4 tbsp cold water; Salt to taste

Description

This Balsamic Tahini Dressing is perfect to drizzle over your favorite salads and bowls. It’s creamy, tangy and sweet and comes together in just 5 minutes.

Ingredients

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1/4 cup tahini
1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp maple syrup
1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp dry oregano
1/2 tsp dry thyme
1 clove garlic, finely minced or crushed or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
3–4 tbsp cold water
Salt to taste

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Instructions

In a bowl add everything except the water and give a good mix until you notice your tahini starts to seize up.
Slowly pour in your water, about 1 tablespoon at a time and mix it well until you get the consistency for your dressing that you want.
Store in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

Use cold water. The use of cold water helps make this dressing more creamy and fluffy. I like to place an ice cube in a cup of water to keep it chilled while gathering my ingredients. It usually melts by the time I’m ready to use it.

Slowly pour in your water. Pour a small amount into your dressing at a time and mix to combine. If you add too much at once you might end up with a really thin dressing.

Taste and adjust as you go. When you mix everything together, give your dressing a taste. Based on your ingredients, you may need to add more vinegar or a little more syrup or even a pinch of salt to help bring more of the flavors together.

Keywords: balsamic tahini dressing, creamy tahini dressing