This sweet and savory Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Dressing is really versatile. Besides salads, use it as a dipping sauce or sandwich spread.
Sweet and Savory
Tahini is one of my favorite ingredients to use in a salad dressing. I also love roasted red peppers, so I knew that I would love a Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Dressing.
Tahini Dressing has always been one my go-to dressings. It's savory flavor goes really well with sweet foods, like sweet potato and dried cranberries.
Adding roasted red pepper adds a sweetness to the savory tahini. Lemon juice adds some brightness, and garlic adds even more savory flavor.
Control the Ingredients
I love to make my own dressings so that I can control what goes in it. Have you ever read the labels on the back of salad dressings? It is pretty scary. There are ingredients in them that I have no idea what they are.
I personally prefer to eat whole foods that I can pronounce. Yes, I do buy the occasional vegan cheese and vegan hot dogs, which have a bunch of processed ingredients in them, but for the most part, I eat pretty healthy.
Other easy dressings
- Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing
- Turmeric Tahini Dressing
- Basil Dill Vinaigrette
- Vegan Thousand Island Dressing
Use As a Dressing, Spread or Dip
I forget which came first, this Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Dressing, or a variation of it for my Vegan BLAT. To be honest, the only difference is that I added water after it thickened up in the fridge.
For the Vegan BLAT, I used it as a spread. It works well as a dipping sauce too. You could say that this is a very versatile recipe indeed!
Easy to Make
Making your own dressing is quick and easy. Just whip all the ingredients up in a food processor, and your done!
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 dip.
How to Make This Recipe
- Drizzle olive oil on a parchment 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.
- Roast for 25 minutes, or until charred.
- Remove skin after pepper has cooled.
- Mix with the rest of ingredients until smooth and creamy.
How Long Will This Recipe Last?
This tahini dressing will last about 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Recipe
This vegan salad dressing is sweet and savory. It is super easy to make, especially of you use a store bought roasted red pepper.
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You May Need:
Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Dressing
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
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!