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Home » Sauces » Epic Tahini Lemon Garlic Sauce

Epic Tahini Lemon Garlic Sauce

Published: Apr 15, 2021 · Modified: Apr 14, 2022 by Gigi & Sersie

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This Epic Tahini Lemon Garlic Sauce is full of flavor and fabulous on The Best Falafel that happens to be Oil-Free, Vegan Mediterranean Pizza, salads, and grain bowls. This four-ingredient sauce is vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, soy-free and nut-free.

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It was an instant hit with the first two groups that went through our 4-Day Challenge. When we find something we love, we tend to stick with it. This is one of those go-to favorites.

This oil-free sauce has 4 key ingredients:

  1. Tahini
  2. Lemon
  3. Garlic
  4. Apple Cider Vinegar
top view of the four key ingredients for the sauce: tahini, lemon, garlic, apple cider vinegar
Key ingredients are tahini, lemon, garlic, and apple cider vinegar.

Tahini is made from toasted, ground sesame seeds. It's wildly popular in Mediterranean dishes like hummus and babaganoush. Tahini is a rich source of the trace mineral copper that helps with iron absorption and supports healthy bones.

How to make this tahini sauce

Combine all ingredients in a mini blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add more water for a thinner consistency. Salt to taste. The sauce will thicken some in the refrigerator.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days. 

This sauce has a nice "twang" from the lemon and apple cider vinegar. The garlic is strong, so if you prefer more of a mild garlic flavor, you can roast wrap a few cloves in foil and bake for 30 minutes at 375°F before adding to the mini blender. Also, you could substitute with ¼ to ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.

In addition to the key ingredients, you'll need a little water and you may also prefer some salt to taste.

If you're using this sauce as a salad dressing, I recommend adding a little more water, about 2 Tablespoons, to thin out the consistency. If using as a topping for a Buddha bowl, I think the consistency is on point.

We hope you love this tahini lemon garlic sauce as much as we do. Please rate and leave a comment below. Be sure to share a picture on Instagram and tag us @danielfastrecipes so we can see your creation!

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Epic Tahini Lemon Garlic Sauce


  • Author: Gigi & Sersie
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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This Epic Tahini Lemon Garlic Sauce is full of flavor and amazing on The Best Falafel that happens to be Oil-Free, Vegan Mediterranean Pizza, salads, and grain bowls. This four-ingredient sauce is vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, soy-free, and nut-free. #oilfreedressing #tahinilemongarlic #healthyveganrecipes #danielfastrecipes #glutenfree #nooil #wfpb


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • ¼ tsp salt or taste

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a mini blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add more water for a thinner consistency. Salt to taste. The sauce will thicken some in the refrigerator.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days. 

Notes

EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES

  1. Measuring spoons
  2. Knife
  3. Cutting board
  4. Lemon juicer
  5. Mini blender
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Sauces
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keywords: tahini, garlic, lemon, apple cider vinegar, salad dressing, sauce, daniel fast compliant, vegan, soy free, nut free, gluten free

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    July 9, 2021 at 10:05 am

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  2. The Best Falafel That Happens to be OIL-FREE - Daniel's Plate says:
    October 23, 2021 at 5:52 pm

    […] The Best Falafel That Happens to be OIL-FREE is easy to make with just a few simple steps. However, soaking dried chickpeas the night before is a must for this recipe. Don’t use canned chickpeas. This falafel is a must-try. It’s so flavorful and packed with protein and fiber rich chickpeas, fresh herbs, aromatics and various spices like coriander and cumin, it will become your new go-to meal prep.  It is so versatile you can eat it alone as a snack or eat it as a meal by adding it to a salad like Gigi’s Big Rainbow Salad, and topping with Epic Tahini Lemon Garlic Sauce. […]

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