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Lime Cilantro Tahini Yogurt Slaw Dressing

A creamy, nutty dressing with bright lime, fresh cilantro and a gentle ginger-sesame warmth that clings nicely to crunchy cabbage slaws.

Lime Cilantro Tahini Yogurt Slaw Dressing

Ingredients

  • 4 oz120 gPlain Greek yogurt, nonfat
  • 2 tbsp30 gTahinistirred well
  • 2½ tbsp35 gLime juice
  • 1 cup chopped16 gFresh cilantroleaves and tender stems
  • 1 tbsp grated6 gFresh gingerpeeled and grated
  • 1 clove3 gGarlicpeeled
  • 1½ tsp10 gHoney
  • 1¾ tsp8 gLow-sodium soy sauce
  • 1⅛ tsp5 gToasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp30 gWatercold
  • 1¼ tsp4 gSesame seeds

Steps

  1. Prepare first: rinse and shake dry the cilantro, peel and grate the ginger, and peel the garlic clove.
  2. Add the lime juice, garlic and ginger to the blender and let them sit for 2 minutes to mellow the garlic.
  3. Add the Greek yogurt, tahini, honey, soy sauce and sesame oil to the blender.
  4. Add the cilantro and blend until smooth and pale green, about 30 seconds.
  5. With the blender running, pour in the cold water a little at a time until the dressing is pourable but still thick enough to coat cabbage.
  6. Transfer the dressing to a jar and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top, or stir them in for crunch.
  7. Toss with a crunchy slaw just before serving, or refrigerate covered for up to 3 days and stir before using.

Contains: Milk, Gluten, Soy, Sesame.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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