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bowl of lemon herb tahini with vegetables on wooden board.

Lemon Herb Tahini

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This healthy lemon tahini sauce is creamy, nutty, fresh flavor that is so versatile it goes well on everything! This is a copycat of our favorite CAVA dressing, it takes 5 minutes to make is naturally vegan, dairy-free, paleo, whole30, and low-carb!
Course Salads
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 70
Author In Fine Taste--Alyssa

Ingredients

  • ½ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 medium lemons)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¾ cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • ¼ + ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2-4 tablespoons water see notes

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor or high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

Notes

Water. Use 2 tablespoons of water for a thicker sauce, more like a dip. Use 3-4 tablespoons of water for a thinner, runnier sauce for drizzling.
Storing this Recipe. This lemon tahini sauce should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It is best used within 7 days of making.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg