Tahini-Dill Dressing

By the Gracious Vegan

At only 29 calories per tablespoon (compared to at least 75 or 80 for most dressings), this no-oil tahini-based dressing offers full flavors that can stand up to and complement many different types of salad. Its flavor is close to ranch dressing.

Makes about 1.5 cups

Blend the following ingredients together in a blender or in a container with an immersion (stick) blender until smooth. 

• 3 cloves garlic, chopped

• 3/4 cup water  

• 3/8 cup tahini   

• 3/8 cup silken tofu

• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (What is Nutritional Yeast?)

• 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• Freshly ground pepper

Add the dill and blend just a few second to distribute it into the entire mixture. 

• 1/4 cup packed fresh dill or 1 Tablespoon dried dill

Transfer the dressing to a glass or plastic container and chill. The dressing may appear too thin when you first make it. It will thicken up overnight in the refrigerator. Chill. It will keep 7-10 days in the refrigerator. 

Timing: Under 15 minutes

Gluten-free