This tasteful tahini salad dressing is full of Middle Eastern flavors; lemon, garlic, red wine vinegar, and ginger give it a kick! It's easy to make in a blender and very versatile — add a bit less tamari, more lemon juice, and a pinch of ground mint if you prefer. People always ask me for this salad dressing recipe.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups tahini paste
- 0.5 cups olive oil
- 0.5 cups water
- 0.25 cups tamari , dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Combine tahini, olive oil, water, tamari, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, and black pepper in a blender; blend until smooth.
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