Easy Tahini Sauce

This easy tahini sauce requires just a few simple ingredients and comes together in just a few minutes. The base of the sauce is tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds. Then it is combined with garlic, lemon juice, and water. This creates a creamy, tangy sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. This recipe makes about 1 cup of sauce and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

How to Make Tahini Sauce

Tahini sauce is a paste made from ground sesame seeds that is a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. The sauce is made with tahini, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and water.

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together tahini paste and water until smooth.

Step 2

Then add lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Whisk until well combined.

Step 3

If the sauce is too thick, add more water, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.

That’s it! Quick and easy sauce. Serve immediately or store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

What to Serve with Tahini Sauce

It is is very easy to make and is delicious as a dip for fresh veggies, and it makes a great option to use instead of mayonnaise as a sandwich spread, over a salad, or drizzled over falafels or roasted vegetables. It’s even tasty over baked potatoes or as a dip for French fries. Traditionally it is serve with any Mediterranean meals and dishes such as falafels, tabbouleh, hummus, baba ghanoush, pita bread, and stuffed grape leaves, but can be used with many dishes or as the base for dressings and spreads..

This easy tahini sauce pairs well with many Mediterranean meals and a wide variety of dishes, including:

• Falafel: Use it as a dipping sauce for crispy, fried falafel balls.
• Tabbouleh Salad: as a side or thinned for a dressing.
• Grilled Vegetables: Drizzle it over grilled vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, or cauliflower.
• Sandwiches and Wraps: Use it as a spread instead of mayonnaise for sandwiches or wraps filled with veggies. Options could be adding hummus or baba ghanoush.,
• Salads: Use it as a salad dressing by thinning it out with a little water or lemon juice and tossing it with greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs.
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Spoon over roasted sweet potatoes for a creamy and flavorful side dish.
• Roasted Vegetable: Drizzle over roasted vegetables.
• Buddha Bowls: Use it as a sauce for a protein-packed Buddha bowl filled with rice, veggies, and your favorite protein.
• Pita Bread or Pita Chips: Use it as a spread for warm pita bread, along with some olive oil and za’atar spice. Additionally, tahini sauce can be used as a dip for pita chips or other chips.

Overall, this easy tahini sauce is a versatile condiment that adds flavor and creaminess to many different dishes.

Recipe Tips

More tips and information for making easy tahini sauce:

1. Adjust the consistency: If you want a thinner consistency, you can add more water, lemon juice, or olive oil. If you want a thicker consistency, use less liquid or more tahini.
2. Flavors: You can customize the flavor of your tahini sauce by adding different herbs or spices. For example, you could add garlic, cumin, paprika, or parsley.
3. Storing: Tahini sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. It may thicken over time, so you can add a bit of water to thin it out before using.
4. Serving suggestions: Tahini sauce is most commonly served as a dip for vegetables, a dressing for salads or falafel, or a sauce for grain bowls or roasted vegetables, but try some of the above suggestions for creative options.

Tips for Storing

Store Tahini Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one week or so.