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Tahini-Ranch Dressing

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We would never ask you to use your blender if it didn’t make a smoother and better dressing. The effort is worth it; you’ll have enough sauce to get you through a week of lunches.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1½ cups

Ingredients

¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons tahini
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white miso
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or agave nectar
1½ teaspoons onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Purée lemon juice, tahini, oil, miso, maple syrup, onion powder, garlic powder, and ½ cup water in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Do Ahead: Dressing can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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