This healthy, homemade creamy lemon tahini yoghurt dressing is made with no added sugar, making it perfect for healthy, balanced, diabetic-friendly salads and summer plates.
There’s something truly special about a homemade sauce. It has the power to elevate even the simplest of meals into something wonderful.
This creamy lemon tahini yogurt dressing is one I come back to time and time again. It’s amazing drizzled over salads of course, like my gorgeous Chickpea and Halloumi Salad, but it’s also incredibly versatile. Try it drizzled over crispy roasted vegetables, spooned onto grilled meat, or poured generously over warm new potatoes, it never fails to add that perfect zingy, savoury finish. And because it’s yoghurt-based, with no added sugar, it’s a naturally diabetic-friendly sauce that you can whip up in under five minutes
Why try a yoghurt dressing?
I really enjoy making my own salad dressings—not only because I have full control over the ingredients, but also because I know exactly what’s going into them. No unnecessary preservatives, added sugar, salt, or emulsifiers. Just simple, wholesome ingredients.
While many traditional dressings are oil-based (like my popular artichoke salad dressing), using yogurt as a base can be a lighter, healthier alternative, especially if you’re looking for something that supports balanced blood sugars.
Top tip: At home, we often stir herbs, a little Dijon mustard with Greek yoghurt for a quick and easy drizzle on wraps or to use as a sugar-free dipping sauce.
This lemon tahini yogurt dressing is one of those sauces that’s full of flavour and incredibly versatile. It’s delicious over a veggie burger salad, served with marinated halloumi, or generously spooned over a tray of crispy potatoes. It adds a creamy, tangy lift to almost any dish, making it an easy go-to for everyday meals.
What You’ll Need for This Yoghurt Tahini Dressing
Here’s a quick breakdown of the ingredients that make this dressing so delicious, nourishing, and versatile:
Greek Yoghurt (or Vegan Alternative) – Creamy with a gentle tang, it adds richness without being heavy. I personally prefer Greek yoghurt for its thick texture and high protein, but you can use any natural or plant-based yoghurt you like. Just reduce the amount of water added if it’s already quite runny.
Tahini – This sesame seed paste is the heart of the dressing, bringing a deep, nutty flavour and creamy consistency. It’s naturally rich in fibre, plant-based protein, and essential nutrients like calcium, iron, and magnesium, making it a nourishing choice for a diabetic-friendly sauce.
Lemon Juice and Zest – Lemon brings brightness and a lovely zing that balances out the richness of the tahini and yogurt. Using both the juice and zest adds an extra layer of citrusy freshness.
Chopped Parsley – I love stirring in a bit of parsley (frozen works just as well as fresh). It enhances the earthy tones of the tahini and adds a subtle pop of green herbiness.
Sumac
A slightly tart, citrusy spice that takes this dressing to another level. Just a sprinkle adds incredible depth and a tangy finish that complements everything from roasted veg to grain bowls.
Equipment Needed
How to Make It
This dressing couldn’t be simpler to make—you just need one bowl and a whisk or spoon. Here’s how to bring it together in minutes:
- Start with the tahini – Add the tahini to a mixing bowl first. Give it a quick stir if it’s separated in the jar.
- Whisk in the lemon juice – Slowly pour in the lemon juice while whisking. It might thicken up at first, don’t worry, this is normal!
- Add the yoghurt – Stir in the Greek yoghurt (or your alternative of choice) until smooth and creamy.
- Season and flavour – Add the lemon zest, chopped parsley, and sumac. Mix well to combine.
- Adjust consistency – For a loser, more pourable salad dressing, add water a tablespoon at a time to loosen the sauce to your preferred pouring or drizzling texture.
- Taste and tweak – Give it a taste and adjust with a pinch of salt, extra lemon juice, or more herbs if you fancy.
How to store your homemade Yoghurt dressing
As this dressing contains dairy products, it should always be stored in the fridge. I keep mine stored for up to a week or until the date advised on the yoghurt, whichever is soonest.
Tip
To sterilise any glass bottle, jar or container, place the clean vessel into your oven at 100°c for 10-15 minutes.
I store mine in a salad shaker, which I sterilise by cleaning it in the dishwasher
Diabetes Note
This dressing is very low in carbohydrates, with the only ingredient that typically needs to be counted for type 1 diabetes carb counting is the Greek yoghurt.
For example, 150g of Fage 5% Greek yoghurt contains around 4.5g of carbs. That said, the amount used per serving is usually quite small, so we personally don’t find it necessary to carb count this dressing precisely.
However, everyone’s management approach is different, and you know your body best. If you’re using a different brand of yoghurt or including a larger portion, just be sure to check the label and adjust accordingly.
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Lemon Tahini Yoghurt Dressing
A delicious creamy lemon tahini yoghurt dressing. Fresh, healthy, and ready in minutes. Perfect for salads, veggies, wraps, and more!
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servings5
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minutesIngredients
150 g 150 Greek yoghurt
50 g 50 tahini
1 medium 1 lemon, juice and 1/2 zest
2 tsp 2 parsley
1 tsp 1 sumac
Directions
- Add the tahini to a mixing bowl first. Give it a quick stir if it’s separated in the jar.
- Slowly pour in the lemon juice while whisking. It might thicken up at first, don’t worry, this is normal!
- Stir in the Greek yoghurt (or your alternative of choice) until smooth and creamy.
- Add the lemon zest, chopped parsley, and sumac. Mix well to combine.
- For a loser, pourable salad dressing, add water a tablespoon at a time to loosen the sauce to your preferred pouring or drizzling texture.
- Give it a taste and adjust with a pinch of salt, extra lemon juice, or more herbs if you fancy.
Tips and Notes
- Make sure to sterilise any jar/ bottle for storage – To sterilise any glass bottle or jar, place the clean vessel into your oven at 100c for 10-15 minutes. or for plastic sterilise by cleaning it in the dishwasher
- Diabetes Note – This dressing is very low in carbohydrates, with the only ingredient that typically needs to be Type 1 carb counted being the Greek yoghurt.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 82kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
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