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    Category Home » Recipes » Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing

    Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing

    Published: Apr 30, 2019 · Modified: Jul 9, 2021 by Leigh Anderson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing
    Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing
    Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing

    Check out this super creamy, lemony, garlicky tahini caesar dressing recipe! Toss tahini caesar dressing with chopped romaine lettuce, little gems, or thinly sliced kale for a luxurious egg-free caesar salad.

    a wooden salad bowl filled with romaine lettuce tossed with Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing

    Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing is total a game changer!

    I love a classic Caesar salad! If you’ve never experienced a tableside Caesar at a steak house- go now! Fun fact: one of my first waitressing jobs required me to make Caesar salads tableside, and while it was not my favorite task (especially during a busy dinner rush), it did at least secure a generous tip!

    This tahini caesar dressing recipe is much easier to whip up than the classic version. There are no raw eggs or emulsifying required! The base of the dressing is as you may have guessed: tahini! Tahini is a creamy paste made of pureed sesame seeds. It’s healthy too! Tahini is packed with protein and rich in healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.

    Toss this tahini caesar dressing with romaine lettuce (or kale), garlic croutons, parmesan cheese, and season with freshly cracked pepper.

    Recipe Tips:

    • Tahini tends to seize up and get super thick when you add lemon juice to it. To achieve a smooth, creamy consistency thin the dressing out with water a little at a time until it is smooth and pourable.
    • -Get my all-time favorite tahini here: Soom Tahini
    • -To make this dressing dairy-free or vegan, skip the parmesan cheese and substitute 2 tbsp nutritional yeast or 2 tbsp white miso paste. Additionally, omit the anchovies and substitute 2 tsp soy sauce instead!

    Ingredients you’ll need:

    • Tahini
    • Parmesan Cheese
    • Lemon Juice
    • Dijon Mustard
    • Garlic
    • Anchovies
    • Black Pepper

    Recipe Steps:

    Blend all ingredients, except the water in a blender or food processor. Pour the water into the blender slowly until the dressing is smooth and pourable — season with fresh cracked pepper. Toss with romaine lettuce, croutons, and parmesan cheese! 

    a ceramic plate filled with tahini caesar salad

    Check out more great recipes:

    • How to make a perfect Vinaigrette!
    • Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad
    • The Perfect Kale Caesar Salad
    • Smooth and Creamy Homemade Hummus
    • Whole Roasted Eggplant with Garlic Tahini

    I love to hear from readers and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. If you make this recipe be sure to leave a comment and/or give it a rating! Don’t forget to follow along on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram for all the latest updates!

    a wooden salad bowl filled with romaine lettuce tossed with Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing

    Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing

    Creamy, tangy, garlicky tahini caesar salad dressing!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 243kcal
    Author: Leigh Anderson

    Ingredients

    • ½ c tahini
    • ½ c grated parmesan cheese
    • ¼ c lemon juice
    • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
    • 2 filets anchovies
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • water about ½c, see note!
    • freshly cracked pepper

    Instructions

    • Blend all ingredients, except the water in a blender or food processor. Pour the water into the blender slowly until the dressing is smooth and pourable — season with fresh cracked pepper. Toss with romaine lettuce, croutons, and parmesan cheese! 

    Notes

    Tahini tends to “seize” or get very thick when you blend it with other ingredients, that’s where the water comes into this recipe. You may not need a full half cup of water or you may need more, it depends on the tahini really. Just add enough so that the dressing is smooth and pourable. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Sarah

      July 04, 2019 at 6:22 pm

      5 stars
      YUM! I love tahini!

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