Magic Sauce and Dressing

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Servings: 30
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

1/2 cup tahini
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup light olive oil
2 tablespoons Tropical Traditions Coconut Cream Concentrate
2 tablespoons organic fermented soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Add water/oil to reach desired consistency. Use as a dressing or dip!

Recipe submitted by Sarah, Abilene, TX

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Published on September 4, 2013

(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)

14 Comments

Carolyn September 12, 2019 at 7:46 am - Reply

What is the shelf life of CCC?

Angela September 13, 2019 at 12:28 pm - Reply

Hi Carolyn! Thanks for dropping us a line. The shelf life should be listed on the jar, but it should be good about a year. :-)

Christine Calabrese May 7, 2018 at 4:09 pm - Reply

Delicious recipe! So much fun working with this AMAZING ingredient! I didn’t have enough tahini so I just added some almond butter. Next time I’ll have enough tahini. 👍👍👍👍👍

Adrienne P December 1, 2017 at 7:53 pm - Reply

Nutritional yeast is not baking yeast.  It is available in many supermarkets and those with a bulk food section.  It is dry and flaky.  NY does have a cheesy taste and is used in vegan faux cheese recipes a lot, even mac and cheese.  Very yummy!  And tahini is just ground sesame seeds into a butter.  Also available in regular supermarkets next to peanut butters.

janrd5 June 23, 2016 at 7:56 am - Reply
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Does this need to be refrigerated?
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Monica January 11, 2014 at 9:36 am - Reply

Just made this and it is delicious! This is a very versatile recipe. I don’t think the nutritional yeast is necessary if some can’t find it or can’t have it. I used it, though, as I can have yeast and it’s very high in B vitamins among other nutrients.I also think you could easily use coconut aminos in place of the soy, or vinegar with a little sugar added as well. I used twice the lemon juice called for, added 1/2 tbsp of honey to adjust to my taste. I will try this again with peanut butter rather than tahini, lime instead of lemon, and some red pepper flakes. I’m also going to try cashew butter instead of tahini and tamari in addition to or instead of the soy (any Austinites out there? Cashew-Tamari dressing? you know…). 

Thank you so much for this recipe! You should know that I will eat more salads and raw veg because of it!

Tina M. September 27, 2013 at 3:47 pm - Reply

Donna, you can easily make your own mayo. Check out the recipe on the blog, The Clothes Make The Girl. I use apple cider vinegar rather than the lemon juice she lists, but it is excellent and so easy to make if you have a food processor. I only eat homemade mayo and it takes about 5 minutes to make it with the processor.

donna c September 12, 2013 at 7:21 pm - Reply

Hi: Curious, …the questions asked here.?  Nice to   have a computer  to find out…lol!!   Because of my curiousity, I have found many new and delicious recipes such as the ones listed for Tropical Trditions and there are tons more out there. The computer opens new horizons for young and old (I’m 81) and it’s never ending.  I have been looking for a  simple suce/dip like this to use in place of the store bought GMO mayo on the market these days. I will try this one for sure. I make my own reg. mayo which is also  simple and delicious, would never go back to “store bought” junk!!  Just bought some nutritional  yeast a month ago…hey, look for a health food store.  Here’s  to your health, !!!

Danielle September 10, 2013 at 8:18 pm - Reply

thought this was a great recipe.  Just took me minutes to make.  Put it over millet with roasted garden veggies and ground lamb — totally delicious.  I didn’t have tahini so I just put 1/2 cup sesame seeds and 1/2 cup water that the recipe already called for. I don’t know how it would compare to the author’s finished recipe, but we loved it!

Cheri September 6, 2013 at 8:50 pm - Reply
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What is nutritional yeast?
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Candice September 6, 2013 at 3:29 pm - Reply

Just wondering what is the purpose of adding yeast?  Also, could I substitute soy sauce for coconut amino’s?

Staci September 6, 2013 at 6:55 am - Reply

What is Tahini?  Sorry but I have never heard of it.  Thanks so much.  Sounds good though.

Marcia G September 5, 2013 at 3:32 pm - Reply

Was hoping for a new simple recipe, but I must say I don’t have ‘tahini, fermented soy sauce or nutritional yeast ‘on hand’ so I guess major tweaking is in order or I’m out of luck on this one!

sueathome September 5, 2013 at 1:54 pm - Reply

Get rid of the soy for my soy allergy and add coconut aminos instead. I would also do away with the yeast. I know that it is healthy for some but I don’t want any yeast in my food.

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