A few weeks ago, a fellow Dallas food blogger dropped two words in conversation that immediately caught my attention—tahini and orange. He even dared to say, “It’s better than Nutella.” That was all the convincing I needed.
Since then, I couldn’t stop thinking about this flavor combination, and let me tell you—it doesn’t disappoint. The result? A creamy, citrusy, and utterly addictive orange tahini dressing that had me licking the fork (and my fingers) as I mixed it.
Whether drizzled over roasted vegetables, tossed in a salad, or used as a dip, this dressing delivers the perfect balance of nutty richness and bright, zesty sweetness. It’s simple, versatile, and so good, you might just find yourself reaching for it instead of dessert.
Is this my new favorite dressing/spread/dip?
It may be, at least while oranges are in season and we can still find organic oranges in stores. I was torn about how much orange can I use for this spread because the orange juice is full of sugar. It turned out it didn’t need that much.
I washed well the orange and zested it (it was a big orange so if you have smaller ones use two, or even more for zest). I juiced the orange with the thought of using the pulp, but in the end, I only used 1 1/2 tbsp of the juice for 6oz of tahini. Also added lemon juice and cinnamon.
How to serve orange tahini dressing
This is super creamy and easy and can be used for sweet or savory dishes. I had the orange tahini dressing with Cauliflower Falafel, but I also plan to use it as a salad dressing and as a spread or dip. And maybe in the future mix it with cacao powder?
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Orange Tahini Dressing
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6
Description
This creamy and flavorful orange tahini dressing combines the nutty richness of tahini with the bright, citrusy sweetness of orange. Perfect for drizzling over salads, roasted vegetables, or as a dip, it’s a versatile addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 big organic orange (when in season) – the zest and 1 1/2 tbsp juice
- 6oz tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- pinch salt
- cold water
Instructions
- Mix tahini with lemon juice, orange juice, orange zest and a pinch of salt (I used a fork).
- Start adding cold water one tbsp at a time and mix, until you get a smooth consistency (I think I needed somewhere between 7 and 10 tbsp).
- Add cinnamon and taste.
- You can add more orange zest if you want a stronger orange flavor.
Notes
The number of servings I think is irrelevant here, it depends on how is used. Store in a glass container in the fridge.
4 Comments
Emre Savas
October 25, 2021 at 12:31 pmI really wish to make it soon. I already have tahini stored in a container and also have orange juice, Can you tell me how many tablespoon or how much cup is 6oz tahini ?
Claudia
October 25, 2021 at 12:54 pmHi Emre, 6oz is about 2/3 cup.
Sophie Marier
April 12, 2018 at 2:05 pmHi Claudia, I was laughing out loud alone in my kitchen today as I was making this delicious dip… because I too was licking the fork and my fingers. Delicious! I am making the crackers with zaaaaatar ♥ tomorrow and I am waiting for my order of Tigernut flour to come in and I will make the biscottis. Thank you so much! Sophie from Montreal (Canada)
Claudia
April 12, 2018 at 3:59 pmHi Sophie, thanks for putting a smile on my face. I remember very well how badly I was licking my fingers when I was making this dressing, haha. Please keep in touch, I’d love to hear how your crackers and biscotti came out <3