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Glass jar with tahini dressing and a gold spoon drizzling some sauce off the spoon. Garlic, parsley and a lemon are around the jar.
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4.36 from 14 votes

The Easiest Homemade Tahini Sauce

This creamy tahini sauce is made with just 5 simple ingredients and comes together in minutes! It’s incredibly versatile — drizzle it over grain bowls, use it as a dip for veggies, or turn it into a quick salad dressing.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6 servings (3/4 cup)
Author: Brittany Mullins

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 5-6 Tablespoons water
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Add more water, 1 Tablespoon at a time to get your desired consistency.
  • Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to one week.

Notes

  • I updated this recipe on 6/3/25 to just include water and no olive oil. If you still want to use olive oil, I recommend extra-virgin olive oil and you can swap 2-3 Tablespoons of water with the olive oil.
  • Storage: Store any leftover tahini sauce in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to one week. It may thicken as it sits. Just stir in a splash of water or lemon juice to loosen it back up before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g