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6 Ingredient Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing and Dip

by Donya Mullins 4 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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Easy to make with just 6 ingredients, this Garlic Herb Tahini recipe is a homemade dressing and dip all in one! It’s creamy, and rich with a fresh burst of lemony flavor and fresh herbs. It’s great on salads, sandwiches, burgers, as a sauce for fries, and is perfect to serve as a dip.

Spoon in a bowl of Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing and Dip with lettuce and tomatoes

It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of making homemade salad dressings. I’m also a lover of any kind of dip to serve with veggies and crackers. So, guess what? I’ve found a recipe that works for both of these obsessions.

Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing and Dip is a new twist on a simple recipe. This easy-to-make recipe features tahini as the star of the show giving richness and a depth of flavor. To amp things up, even more, I’ve added extra lemon juice and fresh herbs to elevate the taste of this “sauce” to something special.

Whether you call it a dressing, dip, or sauce, this recipe is…

  • light, fresh, and full of complex flavors
  • easy to make in just one bowl
  • not boring or bland
  • a homemade masterpiece

What Is Tahini?

Tahini is made by grinding sesame seeds turning them into a thick paste similar in texture to natural peanut butter. It’s most often found in Mediterranean and Middle East cuisines. Tahini is versatile, flavorful, very nutritious and when mixed with other ingredients, provides any dish a rich deep taste.

Bowl of Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing with carrots, celery and crackers.

Ingredients For This Recipe

  • Tahini – found in most grocery stores or online.
  • Olive Oil
  • Garlic
  • Fresh Chives and Dill
  • Lemon Juice
  • Honey or Maple Syrup
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water

Tools To Make Homemade Dressing

No fancy tools or euipment is needed for this recipe. All you need is:

  • a mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spoon
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife

To make things a bit easier on myself, I do use a citrus juicer and a garlic press.

Ingredients for Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing and Dip.

Pro Tip: When making this dressing, whisk in the cold water last. Start with 2 to 3 tablespoons and add more until you get the consistency you want.

Ways To Serve 6-Ingredient Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing & Dip

  • as a salad dressing with fresh greens.
  • with fresh veggies for dipping.
  • drizzled over air fryer baked potatoes.
  • in buddha bowls with instant pot Rice.
  • with grilled or air fryer sweet potatoes.
  • as an afternoon snack with homemade pita chips.
White bowl with Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing and Dip with a carrot.

How To Store Tahini Dressing

Store this dressing in a sealed container in the fridge. It will keep well for about 1 week. It may thicken a bit but you can simply thin it with a little more cool water as needed.

More Homemade Dressing Recipes You’ll Love!

  • Easy Blue Cheese Dressing
  • 1000 Island Dressing
  • Greek Dressing and Marinade
  • Green Goddess Dressing
  • Easy Vinaigrette Dressing
Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing and Dip in a bowl along with lettuce and tomatoes

Last but not least…

If you make this dressing and dip recipe, be sure to leave a comment and a rating. I always love hearing from you! Also, if you make it, snap a pic and tag me on Instagram. I’d love to see your photo.

Spoon in a bowl of Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing and Dip with lettuce and tomatoes
5 from 1 vote

6-Ingredient Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing and Dip

Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Extras, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
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Easy to make with just 6 ingredients, this Garlic Herb Tahini recipe is a homemade dressing and dip all in one!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup tahini (stirred well)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup cold water

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together tahini and olive oil until smooth. The mixture will be thick. Add in lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, chives, dill, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
  • To thin dressing, start by whisking in 2 tablespoons of cold water adding more until desired constancy is reached. Serve immediately.

Notes

*Dressing can be store covered in the refrigerator in a sealed jar or container for about a week.
*As dressing chills, it will become thicker. To thin, whisk in cold water.
Spoon in a bowl of Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing and Dip with lettuce and tomatoes
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  1. Rebecca Kiefer

    March 15, 2021 at 3:55 pm

    The recipe looks great. But I would like the nutritional breakdown, especially sodium

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    • Donya

      March 16, 2021 at 1:05 pm

      Hi Rebecca,
      This is a great question! I don’t provide nutritional facts for my recipes, but if you go to the link at the bottom of this comment you can plug the ingredients and serving size in there to get the sodium. Thanks so much for your interest in the recipe, its one of my favorites so I hope you enjoy it! Have a great day!
      ~Donya

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  2. Allison

    March 15, 2021 at 12:38 pm

    I’ve been looking for a dressing using tahini and this sounds amazing. I can’t wait to make it. I’m giving it 5 stars just from the recipe and photos!

    Reply
    • Donya

      March 16, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      Hey Allison!
      Thank you so much for this fantastic comment and rating, I really appreciate it! I hope you like it when you try it, it is an absolute favorite of mine!
      ~Donya

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