This easy savory Turmeric Tahini Dressing is really versatile. It goes well with sweet and savory flavors.
I have been mixing turmeric in my smoothies lately. It has many health benefits, including reducing inflammation.
Since I love tahini dressing, I thought I would make a Turmeric Tahini Dressing. This savory dressing has a bit of a cheesy flavor from nutritional yeast. I also added red pepper flakes for a touch of spice. Add more if you want it really spicy.
Ever since I have been making dressings instead of buying them, I have been enjoying salads so much more. There is just something about a freshly made homemade dressing that you don't get from store bought.
They are not only easy to whip up, but they also taste fresh. They have ingredients that you can actually pronounce, and you know where those ingredients came from.
This Turmeric Tahini Dressing goes well with sweet and savory flavors. I've dressed veggie salads with it as well as an avocado and berry salad, so it is really versatile.
🧾 Ingredients
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.
- Tahini: Adds a nutty flavor.
- Key lime juice: You could also use regular lime juice or lemon juice. I recommend fresh juice and not store-bought.
- Turmeric: Adds an earthy taste and beautiful yellow color.
- Nutritional yeast: Adds a cheesy taste. You could leave it out or use a vegan parmesan.
- Garlic: Adds a pungent flavor.
- Water: Thins out the dressing.
- Maple syrup: Adds sweetness and balances out the flavors. You could also use agave syrup, dates, or your favorite sweetener.
- Red pepper flakes: Adds a touch of spice. You could use cayenne pepper or another spice or leave it out.
- Salt and pepper: Enhances flavors and adds flavor. Add it to your tastes.
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🔪 Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Let thicken in the fridge.
Storage
This dressing recipe should last for about a week in an airtight container in the fridge.
💭 Tips
- Store a newly bought tahini jar upside down before opening it. This will help the oils mix into itself and make it easier when you're ready to stir it.
🍽 Serving
- As a dip
- On an Avocado and Berry Salad
- To drizzle over roasted cauliflower steaks or other vegetables
- For dunking a sandwich or tempeh wrap in
- In a potato salad
🥗 Other Dressings
Here tahini salad dressing is given a nutritional boost with anti-inflammatory turmeric, which is a spice that we all could benefit from.
This recipe was originally published on June 7, 2016. I've added new photos and more text.
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📋 Recipe
Turmeric Tahini Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup key lime juice or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Dressing will thicken in the fridge.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Nina says
I LOVE this dressing! It goes well with so many things. Thanks for sharing!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Nina!
Erica@ Everyday Erica says
Loving tumeric lately too! This looks so great - the sweet potato idea!! Yes!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Erica!
Jennifer L. } Modern Chic says
Oh this looks like a great dressing! I've been hearing the amazing benefits of turmeric and so I bought a jar of it just the other day.
Samantha says
I've been reading more and more about turmeric and I love making my own dressings. Thanks for the recipe.
Valerie Ratliff says
Yummy yummy yummy. I love the idea of using it with sweet potatoes.
Willow Moon says
I think sweet potatoes and dried cranberries are my favorite ingredients to use with this dressing!
Chrissa- Physical Kitchness says
Oooo I need to pin this!!! This dressing looks SO delicious! And so squeaky clean and healthy. I love tahini.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Chrissa!
Brianne_L says
I have never even heard of turmeric root, but this dressing sounds like it would be delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Brianne! You should definitely check out turmeric - it is really good for you!