Description
A creamy and flavorful lemon tahini sauce that’s perfect for drizzling over salads, bowls, or using as a dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about one-half large lemon)
- 3 large cloves garlic
- pinch ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup ice water
Instructions
- Whisk lemon and garlic: Transfer the lemon juice to a medium bowl. Press the garlic into the bowl using a garlic press, or mince and add. Whisk to combine.
- Add cumin and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Add the tahini and whisk the mixture until fully incorporated.
- Add water: Add 2 tablespoons ice water at a time and whisk until smooth. The mixture may seize but it will eventually become creamy and smooth. Use up to 6 to 8 tablespoons water, or the amount needed for the desired texture.
Notes
- This sauce can be adjusted to your desired thickness by varying the amount of water added.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg