Maple Tahini Dressing
Meet your new favourite all-purpose sauce: Maple Tahini Dressing. Creamy, nutty, and slightly sweet, this dressing takes salads, bowls, and roasted vegetables to the next level. It’s simple, nourishing, and absolutely delicious.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS DRESSING.
We’ve all been there: staring at a plain salad or a bowl of roasted vegetables, wishing it had just a little more excitement. That’s where a great dressing or sauce comes in — it can turn a good meal into something that feels special.
This Maple Tahini Dressing is creamy without cream, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, savoury, tangy, and balanced. It’s also nourishing, dairy-free, and very quick to prepare.
It’s the kind of recipe you’ll want to batch make and keep in the fridge, because once you taste it you’ll be reaching for it again and again.
THE NUTRITIONAL STARS OF THE SHOW.
Each ingredient in this recipe has its own nutritional benefits, making it more than just a flavour booster.
Tahini
A paste made from ground sesame seeds, tahini adds a nutty richness and creamy texture. It’s also high in healthy fats, rich in calcium, magnesium and iron, and contains a good amount of plant-based protein.
Maple Syrup
A natural sweetener that provides a gentle sweetness without refined sugar. Maple syrup also contains trace minerals such as manganese and zinc.
Tamari
Tamari is a gluten-free soy sauce that adds depth and umami (a pleasant savoury taste). It’s smoother and less salty than traditional soy sauce, making it a great option for balance.
Rice Vinegar
This adds brightness and a mild tang, helping to cut through the richness of the tahini and balance the flavours.
Ginger
Freshly grated ginger provides warmth and a subtle spiciness. It is also well known for its anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits.
Garlic
Once combined with the other ingredients, garlic brings a mellow savoury depth. It’s also rich in compounds that support immunity and cardiovascular health.
MAPLE TAHINI DRESSING RECIPE.
Makes: About 24 tablespoons (1½ cups)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
180 g tahini
84 ml pure maple syrup
84 ml tamari
4 tsp rice vinegar
4 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2–7 tsp water, as needed
Sea salt, to taste
METHOD.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, maple syrup, tamari, rice vinegar, ginger and garlic until smooth.
Add 1 teaspoon of water at a time, whisking after each addition, until the dressing reaches a thick but pourable consistency.
Taste and season with a pinch of sea salt if required.
Transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and store in the fridge for up to 7 days. Stir before each use.
Tip: If your tahini has separated in the jar, stir it well before measuring.
HOW TO USE MAPLE TAHINI DRESSING.
This dressing is versatile and can be used in countless ways. Try it over leafy green salads, tossed with grain bowls, spooned onto roasted vegetables, as a dip for raw vegetable sticks, drizzled over proteins such as salmon or chicken, or spread in wraps and sandwiches.
It also happens to be the star of my Seared Steak and Strawberry Salad: A Protein-Packed Summer Plate, where it ties together fresh greens, juicy steak, and sweet berries perfectly.
WHY MAKE DRESSINGS FROM SCRATCH.
Homemade dressings are not only fresher and more flavourful than store-bought versions, but they also allow you to control the ingredients. You avoid preservatives and low-quality oils, adjust the flavours to your own taste, and usually save money in the process.
Once you see how quick and easy it is to whisk this one together, you may never want to go back to bottled dressings.
VARIATIONS TO TRY.
This recipe is adaptable and can be adjusted to suit your preferences. For a spicy version, add a pinch of chilli flakes or a dash of sriracha. For extra freshness, swap the rice vinegar for lemon or lime juice. If you’d like it creamier, blend in a spoonful of Greek yoghurt (if you’re not keeping it vegan). You can also stir in a tablespoon of nut butter such as almond or peanut for a deeper, more complex flavour.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS.
If you’re wondering what to pair it with, here are a few ideas to get you started:
A simple rocket, cucumber and cherry tomato salad.
A quinoa and roasted chickpea bowl.
Roasted sweet potato and broccoli with a drizzle of dressing.
Grilled chicken or salmon with steamed greens and brown rice.
A vegetable platter with carrot sticks, cucumber and capsicum.
THE HORMONE & ENERGY CONNECTION.
A well-made dressing can be more than a flavour booster — it can also support your health. Tahini provides plant-based calcium and magnesium, both important for hormone health. Ginger and garlic contain anti-inflammatory compounds that support digestion and immunity. Maple syrup, when used in moderation, offers natural sweetness without the sharp spikes in blood sugar you get from refined sugar. Tamari provides umami depth, which makes meals satisfying without the need for heavy or processed additions.
This is the kind of simple, whole-food recipe that supports energy and balance, and helps your body feel good.
For more on how food choices support hormones, see my Liver Health Guide.
STORING AND PREPPING AHEAD.
This recipe makes a generous batch of dressing, around 1½ cups, so you’ll have plenty to use throughout the week. Keep it in a sealed jar in the fridge. The dressing will thicken slightly once chilled, so if you prefer a looser consistency, stir in a splash of water before serving.
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.
This Maple Tahini Dressing is creamy, full of flavour and endlessly versatile. It’s one of those recipes that becomes a staple because it makes everything you put it on taste better.
Next time you’re prepping meals for the week, whisk up a jar and see how many ways you can use it. Start with the Seared Steak and Strawberry Salad: A Protein-Packed Summer Plate, and then try it over roasted vegetables or a simple grain bowl.
Nourishing, flavourful, and easy — this dressing proves that healthy eating can be both effortless and delicious.
Internal Linking Suggestions
Seared Steak and Strawberry Salad: A Protein-Packed Summer Plate — the perfect way to showcase this dressing.
The Power of Protein: Easy Ways to Boost Energy and Support Hormones — pair dressing with protein-rich meals.
Green Goodness Smoothie Bowl — for another nutrient-packed meal idea.
Mushroom & White Bean Stew — a hearty, plant-based option to enjoy in your weekly plan.
Liver Health Guide — understand more about how whole foods support hormone balance.
