- 1/3 cup tahini
 - 1–2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best)
 - 2–4 tbsp cold water (adjust for desired consistency)
 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
 - salt to taste
 
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
 - Slowly whisk in cold water, 1 tbsp at a time, until creamy and pourable.
 - Taste and adjust lemon, garlic, or salt to your preference.
 
- Over roasted or raw veggie bowls
 - Mixed into shredded cabbage or kale for slaw
 - Drizzled on grain salads (quinoa, farro, brown rice)
 
- With raw veggies, falafel, or grilled chicken skewers
 - Alongside baked sweet potato wedges or pita
 
- In wraps, sandwiches, or lettuce cups
 - On top of grilled fish or tofu
 - As a creamy topper for cauliflower rice bowls or stir-fries