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Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing

This creamy tahini Caesar dressing combines the nutty richness of tahini with classic Caesar flavors for a versatile, crowd-pleasing dressing that works on everything from salads to sandwiches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Vegan Dressings
Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Tahini
  • 2 tablespoons Plain Yogurt OR Plain Non-Dairy Yogurt
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice about one whole lemon
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • ½ cup Freshly-Grated Parmesan + more to garnish
  • ¼ cup Water + more if needed
  • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Storage jar with tight-fitting lid

Method
 

  1. Add all ingredients to a food processor: olive oil, tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic cloves, Parmesan, water, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  2. Pulse until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  3. If the dressing is too thick, add additional water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper or lemon juice to taste.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl or storage container.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
  • The dressing will thicken when cold; let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before using or add a splash of water to thin.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute nutritional yeast for the Parmesan and use non-dairy yogurt.