creamy tahini pomegranate dressing : dairy free
Looking for a light, tart, refreshing dressing? Look no further, because this Creamy Tahini Pomegranate Dressing is exactly what you need! No dairy, no mayo, no oil, just nutrient dense ingredients and LOADS OF FLAVOR!
Creamy Tahini Pomegranate Dressing consists of fresh pomegranate seeds, tahini, white beans (or chickpeas), and a delicious blend of seasoning.
This Creamy Tahini Pomegranate Dressing is so simple to make. All you need is a blender and 2 minutes and you will have a light, fresh, Creamy Tahini Pomegranate Dressing on your hands. Perfect as a salad dressing, dip for chips, veggies, or bread…or a sauce!
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WHAT YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT CREAMY TAHINI POMEGRANATE DRESSING
- NO OIL, NO MAYO – That’s right, no oil, no mayo. This Creamy Tahini Pomegranate Dressing is made creamy with white beans (or chickpeas) and tahini.
- LIGHT AND REFRESHING – Looking for a light summer dressing? This Creamy Tahini Pomegranate Dressing is exactly what you are looking for! The tartness of the pomegranate and lemon, paired with the creaminess of the tahini and white beans, AND a slight bit of sweetness from the maple syrup will have your taste buds saying “more please”.
- EASY TO MAKE – This Creamy Tahini Pomegranate Dressing can be made in two minutes and all you need is a blender!
- PROTEIN AND NUTRIENTS – Thanks to the tahini and white beans (or chickpeas), Creamy Tahini Pomegranate Dressing is loaded with nutrients and protein!
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE CREAMY TAHINI POMEGRANATE DRESSING
- POMEGRANATE SEEDS
- TAHINI – Tahini is pureed toasted sesame seeds. It is thick in consistency, similar to a nut butter, making this a perfect ingredient to create a super creamy, vegan, caesar dressing. You can find Tahini in the nut butter section or the International section of the grocery store.
- CHICKPEAS OR WHITE BEANS – Use cooked chickpeas or white beans for this recipe. I personally used canned chickpeas.
- FRESH LEMON JUICE
- LEMON ZEST
- VINEGAR – Red wine vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar work best
- MAPLE SYRUP – Can substitute agave or any sweetener
- WATER
- DIJON MUSTARD – can substitute any mustard
- SEA SALT
- MAPLE SYRUP – Can substitute agave or any sweetener
- WATER
HOW TO MAKE TAHINI POMEGRANATE DRESSING
This creamy tahini pomegranate dressing is so simple to make and it only takes two minutes! Place all of the ingredients in a blender…1/4 cup tahini, 1/4 cup water, 3/4 cup fresh pomegranate seeds, 1 cup white bean (or chickpeas), 2 tbsp lemon juice, zest from half a lemon, 1 1/2 tbsp vinegar, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tsp dijon mustard, and 1/8 tsp sea salt.
Blend until smooth. Serve and enjoy!
TIPS FOR MAKING CREAMY TAHINI POMEGRANATE DRESSING
- USE SOFT BEANS – You want to make sure your cooked chickpeas or white beans are super soft. I recommend using canned beans to make things simple. But if you use beans that you cooked from scratch, make sure they are soft so they blend into a smoother consistency.
- TASTE TEST – Always taste test your sauces when using fresh ingredients and adjust as needed.
- CAN SUBSTITUTE POMEGRANATE JUICE – Feel free to swap out pomegranate juice. Just hold off on the water and only add a little if needed.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH TAHINI POMEGRANATE DRESSING
This light, refreshing Creamy Tahini Pomegranate Dressing is perfect for any salad! You can also drizzle is over roasted cauliflower, or drizzle it over sweet potatoes. This creamy dressing also makes a perfect dip for fresh veggies, crackers, and bread.
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creamy tahini pomegranate dressing : dairy free
Equipment
- high speed blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup white beans or chickpeas I used canned
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- zest from half a lemon
- 1 1/2 tbsp vinegar Red wine vinegar or Apple cider vinegar works best
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in to a blender
- Blend until smooth
- Serve and enjoy!
