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Recipe · Vegan · American
Orange Tahini Dressing
A common ingredient in hummus is tahini, a flavorful condiment made from ground sesame seeds. It also works as the star ingredient in this salad dressing, especially when prepared with a few other select ingredients.
Prep 5 minMakes 4
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Jump to recipe ↓Why it works: A common ingredient in hummus is tahini, a flavorful condiment made from ground sesame seeds. It also works as the star ingredient in this salad dressing, especially when prepared with a few other select ingredients.
Ingredients
BatchesOriginal yield: 4
Print recipe →- zest and juice of 1 large orange, combined
- coconut oil, melted3 tablespoons
- tahini3 tablespoons
- garlic powder or granules1 teaspoon
- coriander½ teaspoon
- cinnamon⅛ teaspoon
- fresh cilantro, chopped1 tablespoon
Method
- In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients together until smooth. Stir in the cilantro.
- Store the dressing in a sealed bottle or jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Before use, allow the dressing to come to room temperature so the coconut oil liquefies.
You've probably had hummus before, the creamy spread made from chickpeas that's popular on veggies, sandwiches and everything in between. Did you know that tahini is often a key ingredient?
Tahini is made from ground sesame seeds and boasts a variety of health benefits, from being packed in healthy fats to having an array of vitamins and minerals. And like hummus, it plays well with others, like in this Orange Tahini Dressing.
Here, tahini is combined with zesty orange, fresh cilantro and spices to create a homemade dressing that goes well over any salad or greens. There's no food processor, blender or much chopping involved either. You've got to try it!
Tahini Dressing Ingredients
- Fresh squeezed orange: Adds a sublime flavor and loaded with vitamin C
- Coconut oil: This healthy fat helps support healthy weight management, creates energy and blends well with tahini.
- Tahini: Made from soaking sesame seeds and then toasting and crushing them into either a thicker paste or a smoother sauce, tahini is high in healthy fats and amino acids.
- Garlic powder: Adds in that essential garlic flavor.
- Coriander: A warm, sweet and nutty spice common in Indian and Pakistani cooking, coriander also support health health and healthy circulation.
- Cinnamon: Adding a subtle flavor that marries well with coriander.
- Fresh cilantro: Adds a bright, somewhat citrusy flavor.
How to Make Tahini Dressing
In a small bowl, add in all the ingredients except for the benefit-rich cilantro. Whisk them together until smooth, then add in the chopped herb.
That is really it! You can store this orange tahini dressing in a sealed container or jar and keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Because the coconut oil will solidify in the fridge, be sure to plan ahead and let the dressing come to room temperature so the oil liquefies. If it's cold out (hello, winter), put the container in a saucepan of hot water and let it warm up.
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