Tahini Dressings

I think tahini has saved me many times over when it comes to eating RAW food and having that rich, comfort factor in it. For a lot of us, dressings are really a huge deal and if the salad or wrap is lacking in that area we are less likely to eat them over and over. At least I have found that in my life. So I have created a few tahini based dressings that are just so tasty and a great addition to ANY food! And the BEST part is they are all OIL FREE! You can always add or take away any spices you like. Here are just a few of my favorites.

Directions for all:
**If you want to make a bigger batch just double, triple, quadruple the recipe!**

1. Add the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup & spices in a small bowl and mix until incorporated. Slowly add in the water ONE TBSP at a time to thin out. I usually use about 1/4 cup water. You want it to be thick like a ranch dressing but not like a dip. But do it to your desired consistency. You can also add to a small blender instead of doing it by hand if you want. Add more spices as needed. SIDE NOTE: the maple syrup balances out the bitter taste of the tahini. You can also sub agave or coconut nectar here if you want.
   

Simple Tahini:

• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• water to thin

Garlic Herb Tahini:

• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp basil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp lemon/lime juice
• water to thin

Lime Chipotle Tahini:

• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 Tbsp lime juice (1 lime)
• 1 tsp chipotle powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp maple syrup
• water to thin

Herb Tahini:

• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1 Tbsp parsley
• 1 Tbsp dill
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• (This one would be best if you put in a blender!)

Chipotle Lime Dill Tahini:

• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 Tbsp lime juice, (1 lime)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
• 1 Tbsp dill
• 1/2 tsp salt
• water to thin

Tex Mex Tahini:

• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 Tbsp lime juice, (1 lime)
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• water to thin