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This creamy and addictive sauce is made with rich tahini, real mayonnaise, fresh garlic and bright lemon juice.

Creamy Tahini Garlic Mayo - The Lemon Bowl

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. 

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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.

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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 Garlic Mayo - The Lemon Bowl

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.

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Creamy Tahini Garlic Mayo - The Lemon Bowl
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Creamy Tahini Garlic Mayo
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 
This creamy and addictive sauce is made with rich tahini, real mayonnaise, fresh garlic and bright lemon juice.
Course: Side
Cuisine: Lebanese
Servings: 12
Calories: 82 kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce
Ingredients
  • ½ cup real mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
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Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt.
  2. Slowly drizzle in warm water and continue whisking until mayo becomes smooth and creamy.
  3. Serve on sandwiches, use as a dip for vegetables or spread on grilled corn. The options are endless!
Recipe Notes

Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Tahini Garlic Mayo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82 Calories from Fat 79
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.8g 14%
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 0.6g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 0.5g 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

Creamy Garlic Tahini Mayo - The Lemon Bowl

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  9. This 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…

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  13. we 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!

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