Tahini Yogurt Sauce Recipe
This Tahini Yogurt Sauce recipe is rich, creamy, and tangy—perfect for falafel, shawarma, cauliflower, or simply served as a dressing or dip. Vegan-adaptable.
How to Make the Best Tahini Yogurt Sauce
This creamy tahini yogurt sauce is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, and once you try it, you’ll understand why. The combination of nutty tahini and tangy yogurt creates a sauce that’s both rich and refreshing—perfect for drizzling over just about anything.
Whether you’re serving it alongside crispy falafel, spooning it over shawarma, or using it as a dip for fresh vegetables, this versatile sauce elevates any dish it touches. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity: just a handful of ingredients whisked together in minutes, yet the flavor is complex and deeply satisfying.
The best part? This sauce is easily adaptable to fit your dietary needs. Use dairy-free yogurt for a vegan version, or adjust the garlic and lemon to suit your taste preferences. Make a batch at the beginning of the week and you’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again.
Tahini Yogurt Sauce
This Tahini Yogurt Sauce recipe is rich, creamy, and tangy—perfect for falafel, shawarma, cauliflower, or simply served as a dressing or dip. Vegan-adaptable.
Ingredients
Tahini Yogurt Sauce
Instructions
Tahini Yogurt Sauce
- Place yogurt, tahini paste, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl and whisk until it is completely smooth.
- Taste, and add lemon juice if you want it tangier (some yogurts are tangier than others).
- Adjust salt and pepper to your liking.
- If using fat-free yogurt, a teaspoon of olive oil will add richness, or add more tahini paste.
- Refrigerate until serving.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs (parsley, dill, cilantro, or chives) and sprinkle with Aleppo chili flakes or Urfa biber.
Notes
- This sauce pairs wonderfully with falafel, shawarma, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a salad dressing.
- For a vegan version, simply use your favorite plant-based yogurt.
- The sauce will thicken as it chills. Add a splash of water or lemon juice to thin it out if needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
