This Vegan Dill Tahini Dressing is the answer to your oil-free dreams. Finding oil-free dressings can be hard, forget about dairy-free AND oil-free. This dressing combines the savory flavor of tahini with the bright combo of lemon and dill. You can’t go wrong.
My favorite way to use this dressing is as the base for my Vegan Dill Potato salad, but the options don’t stop there.
Use this dressing to top your favorite green salad or as a dip for fresh veggies, Sweet Potato Fries, or Crispy Polenta Fries.
For more easy vegan dressings try this Maple Dijon Vinaigrette or Oil-Free Apple Cider Vinaigrette.
Why You’ll Love this Vegan Dill Tahini Dressing
- Quick & Easy – This dressing comes together in less than 10 minutes. You only need a knife or herb roller to chop the dill, a mixing bowl, and a fork.
- Oil-free – This dressing is completely oil-free and whole foods plant-based!
- Mix it up – You can easily add more or different spices to this dressing to match the vibe of your meal.
Ingredients For Vegan Dill Tahini Dressing
- Tahini – Tahini is made from ground sesame seeds. This gives the dressing some creaminess without any dairy.
- Water – Tahini is quite thick on its own, so the water is necessary to thin the dressing enough to make it pourable.
- Lemon Juice – Lemon goes so well with the tahini and dill flavors, but you can omit it if you don’t like lemon. Just add more water or pickle juice.
- Pickle juice – Yes, pickle juice! It’s not overpowering, I promise. It is just enough to complement the fresh dill in this recipe.
- Apple cider vinegar – This helps add some acidity to this recipe.
- Garlic – Fresh minced garlic is best, but you can swap it for garlic powder if needed.
- Salt – The salt helps bring out all the flavors in this recipe.
- Fresh Dill – Can’t forget the star of the show.
Helpful Equipment For Vegan Dill Tahini Dressing
How to Make Vegan Dill Tahini Dressing
Start by washing and de-stemming your dill. Chop the dill leaves very finely and set aside.
Add the tahini, lemon juice, pickle juice, apple cider vinegar, and water into a large mixing bowl. Mix with a fork until a smooth consistency is reached.
Add the salt, garlic, and fresh dill. Mix again until all ingredients are incorporated.
That’s it!
You can enjoy it right away or store this dressing in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
How to Serve Vegan Dill Tahini Dressing
This lemon dill tahini dressing goes great as a base for potato salad. Or you can use it to top your favorite green salad. Use it to dip your favorite veggies, sweet potato fries, or polenta fries.
How to Store Vegan Dill Tahini Dressing
- Fridge: This dressing will last 2-3 days when stored in an air-tight container in the fridge.
More Tips for Making Vegan Dill Tahini Dressing
- Not vegan? Add equal parts milk instead of water to thin the tahini. Add grated parmesan cheese before mixing this dressing.
- Want some spice? Add a touch of cayenne or paprika to this dressing to give it a kick.
- Gluten-free? This recipe is already gluten-free!
Frequently Asked Questions About Vegan Dill Tahini Dressing
Is tahini oil-free?
Yes! There are no added oils in most store-bought tahini, making this recipe totally oil-free and whole foods plant-based. Double-check your brand to be sure.
Does tahini have protein?
Tahini has about 3g protein per tbsp, so it does add a decent amount, especially for a dressing. For this full recipe, 2 tbsp of this dressing has about 3g of protein.
Is tahini spicy?
Nope! Tahini on its own has a mild nutty flavor and is slightly creamy in nature. No spice here!
Vegan Dill Tahini Dressing
Equipment
- Mason jar or other storage container
Ingredients
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp pickle juice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 2 cups fresh dill, loosely packed
Instructions
- Start by washing and de-stemming your dill. Chop the dill leaves very finely and set aside.
- Add the tahini, lemon juice, pickle juice, apple cider vinegar, and water into a large mixing bowl. Mix with a fork until a smooth consistency is reached.
- Add the salt, garlic, and fresh dill. Mix again until all ingredients are incorporated.
- That's it! You can enjoy it right away or store this dressing in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Not vegan? Add equal parts milk instead of water to thin the tahini. Add grated parmesan cheese before mixing this dressing.
- Want some spice? Add a touch of cayenne or paprika to this dressing to give it a kick.
- Gluten-free? This recipe is already gluten-free!
Nutrition
Please note, while all ingredients used in this recipe have been verified to be vegan and free of applicable allergens at the time of recipe creation, different brands may differ in their ingredients or processing procedures and may change their ingredients at any time. For some recipes, I do include ingredients that are processed in a facility that processes other allergens. Please make sure to check the ingredients and processing procedures for your specific purchases to ensure they meet your dietary needs.
Last Updated on February 14, 2025
This dressing is so easy to make and so versatile!
Tried this and it tastes amazing.
Looks creamy and delicious!
This looks delicious. Thanks for the recipe!