Ingredients

¼cupextra-virgin olive oil

¼cuptahini

2-3tbsplemon juice,taste

2tspdijon mustard

2tspmaple syrup or honey

½tspfine sea salt

freshly ground black pepper,to taste

2tbspice-cold water,more as needed

Preparation

In a liquid measuring cup or jar, combine the olive oil, tahini, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, mustard, maple syrup, salt, and several twists of black pepper. Whisk until thoroughly blended.

Add the cold water, and whisk again. The dressing should become remarkably creamy. Taste, and add more lemon juice and pepper, if desired.