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January 12, 2023

5 Minute, Creamy Tahini Vinaigrette

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With all the traditional vinaigrette flavors, this tahini vinaigrette takes it to another level. It’s a creamy delicious dressing that can top just about any salad. This super easy recipe mixes up in just 5 minutes.

For more easy, quick vinaigrette recipes, check out my 5 minute, blender apple cider vinaigrette, my quick and easy lemon vinaigrette and my very popular, tropical mango vinaigrette.

Overhead view of jar of creamy tahini vinaigrette with spoon in jar. Plates with green salad in background.

The Vinaigrette Ratio

A common question when making a vinaigrette is, “what is the correct ratio of oil to vinegar?” There is a general rule of thumb of three parts oil to one part vinegar. This means if you start with 1/4 cup vinegar, you would use 3/4 cup oil.

But, in my kitchen, rules are meant to be bent or broken. Everyone’s tastes are different and some people prefer their vinaigrettes more sour, some prefer them more sweet and some prefer them more mild.

My post The Correct Ratio for a Vinaigrette provides guidance on how to make a vinaigrette to your personal taste preference.

Glass bottle pouring creamy tahini vinaigrette onto plate with green salad. Fork on left and jar with vinaigrette on right.

What is a Vinaigrette?

A vinaigrette is simply an oil and vinegar dressing that can be flavored in different ways. The traditional vinaigrette has mustard, shallots, salt and pepper. That’s it, but this makes for a wonderful base for so many other ingredients and flavors.

Tahini creates a wonderful creamy texture and the slightly nutty flavor is a wonderful addition.

Overhead view of glass bowls and measuring cups with ingredients for a creamy tahini vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Tahini is made from sesame seeds and is the sesame version of peanut butter. It is more runny than peanut butter but still it has a slightly nutty flavor.

Before measuring the tahini for the vinaigrette, be sure to stir it while it’s still in the in the jar. There usually is some more solid, firm tahini on the bottom of the jar that should be broken up and incorporated. A fork works best for this.

Extra virgin olive oil is a traditional ingredient in vinaigrettes which adds wonderful depth of flavor. Extra virgin olive oil will solidify when chilled so it’s best to store this dressing at room temperature.

Apple cider vinegar is my favorite vinegar to use in vinaigrettes. White balsamic, white or red wine vinegar and even rice vinegar would work in this recipe too.

Dijon mustard is another traditional vinaigrette ingredient. It helps to stabilize the vinaigrette by helping to hold the oil and vinegar together.

Onion powder/Granulated onion – Some spice companies seem to use the terms “powder” and “granulated” interchangeably. But some distinguish between a powder which is like the consistency of cinnamon and granulated which is closer to the consistency of fine salt. If your onion “powder” is more powdery like cinnamon, use half the amount called for in the recipe.

I think it’s important to balance a vinaigrette with a sweet element. Just a small amount is enough to balance the sour vinegar and bitter olive oil. I like agave because it incorporates easily. If you don’t have agave, honey, maple syrup and plain sugar can be substituted in the same amount.

Finally, salt brings it all together by enhancing the flavors of all the other ingredients.

Close up of 2 glass jars with creamy tahini vinaigrette dressing. White and blue napkin on left. Plates with salad in background.
Overhead view of jar of creamy tahini vinaigrette with spoon in jar. Plates with green salad in background.

5 Minute, Creamy Tahini Vinaigrette

Author: Janet Harlow
Course: Salads, Sauces and Dressings
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings (3 Tbsp each)
With all the traditional vinaigrette flavors, this tahini vinaigrette takes it to another level for a creamy delicious dressing that can top just about any salad. Ready in 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 mins

Ingredients
  

  • Β½ c apple cider vinegar
  • ΒΌ c tahini
  • 4 tsp agave or other sweetener
  • 2 tsp Dijon or spicy brown mustard
  • ΒΎ tsp salt
  • Β½ tsp granulated onion/onion powder1
  • 1Β½ c extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • To a medium sized mixing bowl, add the vinegar, tahini, agave, mustard, salt and onion powder.
    Overhead view of glass bowl with tahini vinaigrette ingredients. Whisk and white and blue napkin on left. Glass measuring cup with oil in upper right.
  • Mix thoroughly with a whisk or fork until the mixture is smooth and even.
    Overhead view of glass bowl with tahini vinaigrette ingredients. Whisk stirring in bowl. White and blue napkin on left. Glass measuring cup with oil in upper right.
  • Pour in the olive oil and mix.
    Overhead view of glass bowl with tahini vinaigrette being stirred with a wire whisk.
  • Mix thoroughly until the dressing is smooth, creamy and all of the oil is incorporated.
    Overhead view of glass bowl with tahini vinaigrette. Whisk on a spoon rest on right. White and blue napkin on left.
  • Store in a jar. This dressing can stay at room temperature and will stay fresh for 5 days.

Notes

  1. Some spice companies seem to use the terms “powder” and “granulated” interchangeably and some distinguish between a powder which is like the consistency of cinnamon and granulated which is closer to the consistency of salt. If your onion “powder” is more like cinnamon, use half the amount called for in the recipe.
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