Creamy Tahini Caesar Salad
Fresh, crisp, and full of bold flavour, this Creamy Tahini Caesar Salad is a fresh take on the classic Caesar. The dressing is rich and garlicky with bright lemon, nutty tahini, and plenty of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano for that signature savoury finish. Creamy without feeling heavy — perfect with crisp romaine, crunchy croutons, and lots of fresh parmesan.
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
0 min
Serves
Ingredients
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The Salad
- 2 large headsromaine lettuce, chopped
- freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- homemade or store-bought croutons
- fresh cracked black pepper
Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing
- ¼ cuptahini
- 2 tbspfresh lemon juice
- 1–2 clovesgarlic, finely minced or grated
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 2 tbspfreshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 tspDijon mustard
- 1 tspWorcestershire sauce
- 2–4 tbspcold water (to thin as needed)
- to tastesalt and black pepper
Ingredients
The Salad
- 2 large headsromaine lettuce, chopped
- freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- homemade or store-bought croutons
- fresh cracked black pepper
Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing
- ¼ cuptahini
- 2 tbspfresh lemon juice
- 1–2 clovesgarlic, finely minced or grated
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 2 tbspfreshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 tspDijon mustard
- 1 tspWorcestershire sauce
- 2–4 tbspcold water (to thin as needed)
- to tastesalt and black pepper
Instructions
Make the Dressing
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, parmesan, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
- 2
Slowly whisk in cold water until the dressing becomes smooth, creamy, and pourable. Season with salt and fresh black pepper to taste.
Prepare the Salad
- 1
Wash and dry the romaine well, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Place in a large salad bowl and toss with enough dressing to lightly coat the leaves.
Finish & Serve
- 1
Top with croutons, extra Parmigiano Reggiano, and fresh cracked pepper. Serve immediately.
Melissa's Notes
Tahini gives the dressing an extra creamy texture and rich flavour without needing mayonnaise. Fresh lemon juice keeps the dressing bright and balanced. Use a microplane for the parmesan so it melts beautifully into the dressing. Cold, crisp romaine is the key to a great Caesar salad. Add grilled chicken, crispy chickpeas, or salmon to turn this into a full meal.
Nutrition Information
Per serving — based on 4 servings, dressing only
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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