Hi Folks! I am back to share a salad dressing that is AMAZING and my favorite dressing in the whole wide world. I first had this dressing at Inn Season Vegetarian Cafe in Detroit, MI a few years ago. Inn Season is also one of my favorite restaurants in the whole wide world – if you are ever in the area – you MUST go.
If you make this dressing – you’ll see why I am so enthusiastic about it. The taste is incredible, makes any type of raw vegetable extremely satisfying and it has so many healthy all star ingredients – One of which is Apple Cider Vinegar. This powerhouse vinegar has been used for centuries as a natural remedy to cure allergies (including pet, food and environmental), sinus infections, acne, high cholesterol, flu, chronic fatigue, candida, acid reflux, sore throats, contact dermatitis, arthritis, and gout.
Additionally, apple cider vinegar can burn some serious booty. It is widely used for weight control, it helps break down fat in the body and can boost your metabolism. It lowers glucose levels – reducing insulin spikes that can lead to weight gain. If you have never tried it in a salad dressing – start today! Remember to buy the good stuff – Bragg’s makes a great version that is organic, raw and unfiltered. The pasteurized version doesn’t have the same qualities so you will be missing out if you don’t buy the right kind.
This recipe makes A LOT of dressing – a huge big bowl that you can use throughout the week. It works well as a dip for chopped veggies too! Yum. It would be perfect to dress your greens this holiday season for friend and family gatherings! Enjoy!
- Juice of one large lemon
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup raw tahini
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 and ½ tsp tamari soy sauce
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp hempseed oil or olive oil
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp raw sesame seeds
- Combine lemon juice, garlic and water into a blender and puree for 15 – 30 seconds
- Add all remaining ingredients and puree again until smooth
I have a habit of eating this dressing always on the side of my salad… I like to taste the dressing in each bite! Mmmmm.
XOXO,
Food Babe
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A year or two ago, I sampled a salad dressing at Whole Foods that was very similar to this, and I have been looking for a recipe to make it from scratch at home. Your recipe sounds perfect, I’ll definitely be trying this out.
Alisa – Let me know how it turns out and if it is close to Whole Food’s version! I know you will love it regardless… I’m eating some now!
Yum! I’m definitely going to try this out.
Jessica – Can’t wait for you to try it! Let me know how it turns out!
Okay, wondering if you can help me out. I can NEVER find Tahini at Earthfare…where the heck is it? I love that store but I can spend hours in there and never find the things I need! I see from your post below that you get it from Healthy Home Market – maybe I’ll just stop over there.
Check the raw section of the market – At the end of the coffee isle….or near the almond butter. HHM – has the raw kind for sure in the same section near the almond butter. Good Luck – I also tend to buy it in bulk from Amazon a lot too!
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I love this dressing!
Mom
Mom – I will make some for Thanksgiving! Yeah!
Vani this dressing is amazing! The Inn Seasons Cafe is my favorite restaurant as well. I have already visited that restaurant 3 times and I can never get enough of the deliciousness served there!! You are truly amazing yourself- helping us change our lifestyle from not so healthy to healthy eating….one blog at a time.
I love how Inn Season is now your favorite too. I wish I could go there today
Thank you for your kindness and support!
This dressing sounds delicious! What grocery store did you find the Raw Tahini at? Also, what kind of sprouts are you using on your salad? Thanks!
I went to Home Healthy Market for the Raw Tahini – you can also order it online at Lucky Vitamin or Amazon… The sprouts are “crunchy mix” from sunny creek farms – you can get this from HHM or Earth Fare – they are a mix of sprouted aduki beans, lentils and peas – Delish! Although my husband HATES them, so I get the whole box to myself!
Hi Food Babe! I am trying to buy the tahini from amazon, what brand would you recommend? Also where can I find the tamari soy sauce at? Trying to make this dressing please help!
Try this link for the tahini – http://amzn.to/MhSDMb
and Try this for the Tamari – http://amzn.to/MBDrKD
You can find both at Earth Fare & Whole Foods. Good Luck!
This is delicious! At first glance, I thought it was too many ingredients for a ‘simple’ dressing. But it’s just perfect, Vani! I sometimes use a dash of cinnamon when I make similar tahini based dressings. Thanks for this
Hi I just made this dressing and have been looking for a good alternative to make at home and I think its fabulous!! I havent added the salad yet, (tasted it on its own) but put it into a jar in the fridge waiting for a salad in the near future!! Thanks for the recipe!!
Shaz
This dressing is delicious! I’ve used it as a dip for raw veggies in addition to a dressing!
I cannot use tamari, should I just leave it out or can you suggest a substitute?
I cannot use soy either so I’m wondering the same as Kathy. Do you think the dressing is worth making without the soy? I’m looking for a good home made salad dressing.
You could just use seasalt – start with a 1/2 tsp and add more if it needs it! Good Luck.
Thank you!
I love finding recipes for which I happen to have all the ingredients already. Just made this for the first time this afternoon and it’s DELICIOUS! Perfect balance of creamy, tangy, sweet, nutty….ahh so good! Thanks Vani
Does it have to be raw tahini?
Raw is sometimes hard to find. You can definitely use regular tahini.
I wanted to know if I could substitute Coconut Secret
Raw Liquid Aminos for the Tamari Sauce for those
who are avoiding soy?
Some use it as a substitute for soy sauce.
It can be found at Whole Foods & Vitacost
I wanted your opinion on this or anything else I
could use as a substitute for the Tamari sauce
to avoid the Soy.
Thank you