This Creamy Tahini Ginger Dressing is nutty and sweet and goes beautifully on our Vegan Sushi Salad or serves as a peanut-free sauce for our Asian Noodle Salad. It's incredibly delicious and takes just 10 minutes to make.
Quick Look at This Recipe
- ⏰ Total Time: 10 minutes
- 🍽️ Servings: 4
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy – add all ingredients to a mini bullet blender, blend, and enjoy!
- 💚 Diet: 100% whole food, plant-based vegan, oil-free, nut-free, gluten-free
- 🙏 Daniel Fast-approved
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Flavor-forward: The tahini brings creaminess, ginger and garlic bring a bold, fresh bite, the homemade date syrup adds gentle sweetness, and coconut aminos supply savory depth. You could easily dip some Vegetable Maki Rolls in this yummy sauce!
- Super fast: Blend everything in one go and you’re done in around ten minutes.
- Versatile: Use as a salad dressing, sauce for grain bowls, or even drizzle over roasted veggies. You can adjust the consistency of this dressing by adding more or less water.
- It's healthy: Tahini provides healthy fats, plant-based protein, and minerals like calcium and iron. Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory and digestion-supporting properties. Garlic supports a healthy immune system.
Tahini Ginger Dressing Ingredients
- Tahini: Creates an ultra-creamy base and adds a rich, nutty sesame flavor.
- Ginger: Provides a bright, spicy, and fresh flavor.
- Homemade Date Syrup: Adds a mild, natural sweetness that balances the bold flavors of ginger, garlic, and salty coconut aminos.
Substitutions and Variations
- Want to make it soy-free? I used plain, unsweetened soy milk, but you can use our super creamy Homemade Almond Milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, or oat milk.
- If you don't have homemade date syrup on hand, feel free to use 2 pitted Medjool dates soaked in hot water for 5 minutes to soften before blending.
- Spice it up by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of sriracha. You may also like our Vegan Peanut Sauce.
- For a thinner dressing, add in 1 to 2 more tablespoons of water.
- For a citrus twist, add a teaspoon of lime or lemon juice.
How to Make This Creamy Tahini Ginger Dressing
Step 1
Add all ingredients to a mini bullet blender cup.
Step 2
Blend until smooth and creamy. Enjoy immediately!
Expert Tips
- Use fresh ginger. Pre-ground or dried ginger won’t hit the same bright zing as freshly grated.
- If your tahini has separated (with oil on top), stir it well before blending.
- Taste towards the end, because tahini and coconut aminos vary in saltiness/bitterness. Always sample and tweak rather than assuming the measurements will suit your brand.
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Serving Suggestions
- Our favorite salads to use this tahini ginger dressing on are the Vegan Sushi Salad, Asian Noodle Salad, and Asian Salad in a Jar.
- This sauce can be added to our Tofu Lettuce Wraps and Nourish Bowl.
- If you use less water to make it more of a dip, it's a great way to spruce of the veggies in our Healthy Girl Dinner.
Recipe FAQs
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this dressing should last up to 4 days. You can freeze it, but you will need to reblend after it thaws, as the texture will change.
Tahini is ground sesame seeds. Typically, the sesame seeds are toasted or roasted before grinding for a nuttier flavor, while raw ones have a more delicate flavor. Both work great in this recipe.
This Creamy Tahini Ginger Dressing hits that sweet spot between plant-based simplicity and bold flavor. It’s fast to make, flexible in its uses, and rich in whole-food ingredients that support your wellness goals. Whether you’re dressing a vibrant sushi salad, drizzling over roasted veggies or adding creaminess to a grain bowl, this recipe delivers.
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Creamy Tahini Ginger Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup unsweetened plain plant-based milk (soy, coconut, almond, oat)
- ¼ cup Simple Homemade Date Syrup (or 2 pitted Medjole dates soaked in hot water)
- 2 tsp fresh grated ginger root
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 Tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 Tbsp water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mini bullet blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add more water for thinner consistency.
- Note: If using 2 pitted dates instead of the homemade date syrup, be sure to soak the pitted dates in hot water for 5 minutes to soften before blending.
Marsha says
Another win in the dressing category. I made this yesterday to go with the Sushi Salad. Oh, yeah! Deliciousness abounds!
Gigi & Sersie says
Yay!! This makes us soooo happy! We love that you're loving the sushi salad and dressing. So much nutrient-dense deliciousness. 🙂
Karlene says
This dressing is amazing! I put it on everything! salad,sandwich,pizza,and the list goes on.I am officially addicted!
Gigi & Sersie says
We're so glad you love this dressing. What a great idea to put it on pizza. Thanks for your feedback, Karlene.
Marie says
This is one of my favorite dressings, I am making it once again to share with a friend who is bored with her bottled dressings.
Gigi & Sersie says
That's great, Marie! Thank you for your feedback, rating, and sharing. We appreciate it!