This sweet and savory Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Dressing is really versatile. Besides salads, use it as a dipping sauce or sandwich spread.
This Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Dressing is sweet and savory. It is super easy to make, especially if you use a store-bought roasted red pepper.
You could also roast a red pepper yourself, which takes very little time. I often roast my own, but I also like to keep a jar of roasted red peppers in the fridge. They last for a long time and make great additions to a pasta salad or hummus.
Tahini dressing has always been one of my go-to dressings. Its savory flavor goes really well with sweet foods, like sweet potato and dried cranberries.
Adding roasted red pepper adds sweetness to the savory tahini. Lemon juice adds some brightness, and garlic adds even more savory flavor.
If you love Tahini Dressing try my Maple Tahini Dressing and my Cilantro Tahini Dressing.
Other great ways to use roasted red peppers are Hummus with Red Pepper, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Dip, and Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade.
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Use As a Dressing, Spread, or Dip
I forget which came first, this Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Dressing, or a variation of it as a spread for my Vegan BLAT.
🧾 Ingredients
- Red bell pepper: You could roast a fresh red pepper or use store-bought roasted red pepper.
- Tahini: Adds a creamy nutty flavor.
- Lemon juice: Balances out the flavors. Fresh lemon juice is best.
- Garlic: Adds a pungent flavor.
- Salt: Enhances flavors.
- Olive oil: Needed only if roasting a red pepper.
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Drizzle olive oil on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Slice red pepper in half, scoop out seeds, and place skin facing up on parchment.
Drizzle a little more olive oil on top.
Step 2: Bake for 25 minutes, or until charred. Remove the skin after the pepper has cooled.
Step 3: Blend with the rest of the ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender until smooth and creamy. After refrigerating it will thicken up.
So if you are not using it right away you'll want to add 2-4 tablespoons of water if you're using it as a dressing.
🥡 Storage
This creamy roasted red pepper tahini sauce will last about 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
🍽 Serving
- As a dip: crackers or raw veggies
- Over your pasta of choice: I like it on Red Pepper and Artichoke Pasta Salad
- As a spread on a sandwich: Vegan BLAT
- Over roasted veggies: Cauliflower Steaks
🥗 Other Easy Dressings
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I originally posted this recipe on March 16, 2017. I added new photos and text when I republished it.
📋 Recipe
Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 red pepper or a roasted red pepper from a jar
- olive oil
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- Drizzle olive oil parchment lined baking sheet. Slice red pepper in half, remove seeds, and place with skin facing up on pan. Drizzle a little more olive oil on top. Roast @ 450° for about 25 minutes, or until charred. Remove skin after peppers have cooled.
- Mix all ingredients in a food processor until smooth and creamy*.
Notes
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Cindy says
This is so easy and so flavorful! Thanks for the recipe!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Cindy!
Aarika says
Oooh la la! I can't wait to try this recipe. Lately, I have been obsessed with tahini dressings, and this one, sounds brilliant! I am also going to try your Turmeric Tahini Dressing. Yum!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Aarika, I hope you like them!
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says
Homemade salad dressings are the only way to go in my opinion. That way you know exactly what you're getting. I love the flavors you used in this one. It sounds delicious. Pinned it for later!
Willow Moon says
I agree! Thanks Kimberly!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
"Blog brain" and "recipe brain!" Love it, and oh-so true! Love this dressing, too. Both such great ingredients, and combined, this sounds amazing!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Patricia! It is hard to stop thinking about our blogs, isn't it!
Mallory Mitchell says
This sounds so good and super refreshing!!! I'll definitely have to give it a try one of these afternoons during my family meals 🙂
jessica says
i love making my own dressing too and can't wait to try this, thanks for sharing!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Jessica!
Kayla King says
YES! Tahini is so, so great for flavor ( & it's a healthy fat! )! Definitely going to give this one a spin - thanks babe!
xx, Kayla ♡
Willow Moon says
Thanks Kayla!
Cait Weingartner says
This dressing looks delicious! I love eating healthy salads, but get tired of the same old dressing flavors. It's so nice to come across a new option, and since I'm a big fan of roasted red peppers, I'm sure I will love this!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Cait! I like to change up my salad dressings too, so that I don't get bored with my salads!
Dagne Goodwin says
I absolutely LOVE roasted red peppers but I haven't ever tried anything like this. I can't wait to make it. This might have to be my go to dressing for awhile!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Dagne, I hope you like it!