Creamy Tahini Lime Slaw

This creamy lime tahini slaw will challenge your idea of ordinary coleslaw. You still get the red and green cabbage, but now they're paired with tons of crunchy vegetables, like cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper, all coated in a creamy lime tahini dressing. So simple, so satisfying, and so colorful! Best of all, it can hang out in the fridge for up to 3 days, making meal prep a breeze.

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Is this creamy tahini lime slaw a meal or a side? With crunchy cabbage, hearty chickpeas, creamy avocado and toasted pepitas, it's absolutely filling enough for a main dish. I could eat the whole bowl! Or, serve it as a standout side dish at summer barbecues, cookouts, and parties.

It's delightfully different, packed with textures and bold flavors, plus the dressing is creamy without a drop of dairy!

This slaw is dressed simply with sesame tahini, lime juice and salt, then finished with a handful of mint for freshness. It's sure to be a new favorite.

Why I Love Mighty Sesame Tahini

• Always runny and pourable. Other brands separate, leaving the sesame paste hard and unusable. This never happens with Mighty Sesame. It's smooth and drizzling every time! 
• Perfectly sized. The squeeze bottle makes it easy to squeeze out just enough without getting a mess all over your fridge or counter. Use the last few drops by simply storing the bottle upside down. This leaves minimal waste.
• Affordable. Honestly, the price point is right on. With other brands, half of the container is often unusable due to caking factor. Because tahini prices vary wildly per ounce Mighty Sesame is always the best buy since there is no waste
• Single ingredient. Mighty Sesame is Vegan, Organic and only contains 1 ingredient. JUST ONE! I love that there is nothing extra in there.

See all my favorite vegan tahini recipes here for plenty of inspiration.

Ingredients for Tahini Lime Slaw

• Canned chickpeas - These are a great source of vegan protein and make this slaw eat more like a main dish than a side salad.
• Green cabbage - I love mixing both red and green cabbage for two different colors and lots of crunch. I recommend cutting it by hand for extra texture. 
• Red cabbage
• Cherry tomatoes - These are sweet and tart and add a nice flavor with all the other fresh ingredients. 
• Persian cucumbers - These are tender, seedless cucumbers, similar to mini English cucumbers. Perfect for salads. 
• Red onion - For a sharp bite and a little heat. 
• Avocado - Creamy avocado helps cool down the chili lime seasoning. Add it just before serving to keep it nice and green. 
• Baby bell peppers - For extra bite and an earthy sweetness. 
• Fresh mint leaves - I love adding fresh herbs to salads and mint is especially refreshing. It's the perfect way to balance out the savory elements. Fresh parsley can work in a pinch, too.
• Toasted pepitas - Adds extra crunch and a nutty bite.
• Tahini - For the dressing, combine the tahini with salt, pepper, and fresh lime juice. You can make a lemon tahini dressing if you prefer, but I love the brightness of lime.
• Chili and Lime seasoning (optional)

Bonus tip: Remember to slice the avocado when serving so it does not brown.

How to Make Creamy Tahini Lime Slaw

This slaw style salad is so easy to make. It involves zero actual cooking. Just chop the veggies and mix! To make it even easier, buy the cabbages pre-shredded.

• Combine cabbage, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, bell peppers, mint and pepitas to a large bowl.
• Add tahini, salt, pepper and lime.
• Mix with hands until well combined. Taste for salt and adjust to your tastes.
• Garnish with sliced avocado, mint leaves and chili and lime seasoning.

If you love this simple tahini lime dressing, try my other vegan salad dressings to give your summer salads a little extra magic.  

Tips for Making the Best Vegan Coleslaw Recipe

• Season to taste. We're all different. Prefer saltier flavors? Add an extra pinch or two of sea salt. For a sweeter slaw, add a drizzle of maple syrup. Stir in some fresh lime zest for more of a citrus note. 
• Cut the cabbage by hand. I often use that bagged coleslaw mix to save some effort, but the cabbage is sliced almost too thinly. For this slaw in particular, I like to cut each head of cabbage by hand for thicker pieces with more texture.
• Let it set. As the slaw sits, the creamy dressing and veggies start to come together. The flavor is best after about an hour, although you don't have to wait if you don't want.
• Add more veggies. Slaws are pretty forgiving and can be expanded depending on what else you have on hand. This slaw would be great with more chopped veggies, like sweet snap peas, matchstick carrots, red onion, and more. Feel free to add more herbs, too, like green onion, parsley, etc.

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