This creamy and addictive sauce is made with rich tahini, real mayonnaise, fresh garlic and bright lemon juice.
All is right in the world when I have a jar of tahini stashed in the pantry or in my refrigerator. In case you’re not familiar, tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds. You can pick up a jar at most large grocery stores, international markets or online.
Tahini is the secret to smooth, creamy hummus and is a great addition to many Lebanese specialties. Packed with heart-healthy omega 3’s and mono-unsaturated fatty acids, tahini is satisfying, delicious and totally good for you.
We love drizzling it over grilled meats, roasted fish and tossing it into salads. Most recently, I turned it into a quick and easy Creamy Tahini Garlic Mayo to spread over juicy burgers. The cool, flavorful sauce complements a hot-off-the-grill burger to a T. It’s the ultimate dip for hot, crispy french fries and is ideal for dipping cool veggies.
Tahini mixed with fresh garlic, real mayo and bright lemon juice instantly transforms into a mouth-watering and addictive condiment you’ll be making again and again.
Want to add sriracha? Be my guest. Spicy Tahini Tuna Maki anyone?
Your fork is waiting.
Creamy Tahini Garlic Mayo
Ingredients
- ½ cup real mayonnaise
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt.
- Slowly drizzle in warm water and continue whisking until mayo becomes smooth and creamy.
- Serve on sandwiches, use as a dip for vegetables or spread on grilled corn. The options are endless!
Recipe Notes:
Joe
October 20, 2018 at 2:31 pmGooooooooodness this stuff is amazing!! I used a double boiler, so I could heat it up without the mayo separating, and poured it in a pan that had cooked squash, zucchini, asparagus and spinach. Delicious! I found it while doing the Whole30 thing, but man if I were a pasta eater this would be my go to for alfredo sauce. Using homemade mayo this is pretty clean and guilt free. Thank you!
Liz DellaCroce
October 22, 2018 at 3:59 pmAhhh yes that sounds so good!
Joanne
June 19, 2015 at 10:17 amI normally don’t like mayo but with tahini added into the mix…I could really get to loving it.
Liz DellaCroce
June 21, 2015 at 3:08 pmI don’t *love* mayo but the tahini really makes it!
Alyssa (EverydayMaven)
June 18, 2015 at 12:30 amI need to make this asap!
Amanda
June 17, 2015 at 11:12 pmThis is a delicious looking mayo! YUM!
Senika @ Foodie Blog Stalker
June 17, 2015 at 7:12 pmAs I was reading… “Yes, yes, YES!” Pretty sure this is a MUST HAVE AT ALL TIMES in the fridge! Pinned :)
Liz DellaCroce
June 18, 2015 at 7:35 amahahha I hope you try it!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
June 17, 2015 at 6:49 pmThis sounds so interesting! I love tahini, so this must be the perfect combination for a spread or a dip!
Liz DellaCroce
June 18, 2015 at 7:35 amI couldn’t stop spreading and dipping it with everything!!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
June 17, 2015 at 9:36 amThe most important question, can I bathe in this? :)
Liz DellaCroce
June 17, 2015 at 1:01 pmYes we are offering complimentary Tahini Garlic Mayo baths today at 4pm! Don’t be late! PS: BYO Tots
Alyssa @ Simply Quinoa
June 16, 2015 at 7:12 pmOkay I’m already head over heels in love with tahini, but adding it to mayo? Genius! I would seriously put this with everrrrything!
Liz DellaCroce
June 17, 2015 at 1:00 pmI couldn’t stop – I kept searching for things to dip in it!
Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks
June 16, 2015 at 1:41 pmI’ll spread this all over a falafel sandwich, please!
Liz DellaCroce
June 16, 2015 at 1:58 pmYes exactly!!
Susan
June 16, 2015 at 11:41 amThis sounds like the perfect way to dress up hamburgers. My husband is happy with straight mayo (and I am, too, when we are eating out), but I think I would be much happier with this tasty version. It doesn’t hurt that I was introduced to tahini and other wonderful things Lebanese almost 50 years ago…
Liz DellaCroce
June 16, 2015 at 1:58 pmWell if you think it tastes great on a burger stay tuned for Thursday! :)
Shawnna
June 16, 2015 at 11:30 amThis sounds delish!!
nancyabc
June 16, 2015 at 11:22 amThis looks yummy!
Heather - Butter & Burlap
June 16, 2015 at 9:06 amOhhhh this tahini sauce looks soo good! I have yet to try this ( I know, I know, I’m WAY behind) but making homemade hummus in on my to do list! Also, dipping fries in this = amazing
Liz DellaCroce
June 16, 2015 at 1:59 pmAhhh YES you must make homemade hummus!!
Aggie
June 16, 2015 at 8:10 amwe had something similar to this at a restaurant and Larry loved it!! I just bought a jar of tahini, you inspire me to use it more!
Liz DellaCroce
June 16, 2015 at 1:59 pmI hope you try it girl!! Great on a salad in place of olive oil!