I love this salad dressing so much, I would marry it if I could (but others should get priority ahead of me on that waiting list).

But seriously, this is great for so many reasons- it’s thick and creamy, it has a little more substance than vinaigrette, but isn’t as heavy as caesar. And the best part? It’s vegetarian and vegan, so it makes the perfect addition to vegetable dips and salads for those finicky dinner guests (you know who you are).

It’s also incredibly easy to make- barely 5 minutes to throw together in a blender. And it tastes as good as Annie’s! I got this recipe from Jolinda Hackett- but here’s the direct link.

Tahini “Goddess” Dressing

By Jolinda Hackett, About.com Guide

My version of the tahini-based “goddess” dressing found in many health food stores and restaurants. If you like the store-bought goddess dressings, you’ll love this easy homemade goddess salad dressing made with tahini, lemon juice and parsley. You might also want to try this recipe for goddess dressing with ginger.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce  (I use a little worcestershire or fish sauce to make it tastier, but then it’s not vegetarian!)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp dried parsley  (Oregano also works well)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup oil

Preparation:

Add all the ingredients, except for the oil to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth and creamy. 

Slowly add oil until well mixed. Dressing will be thick, but you can always add a bit more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.