Creamy Tahini Lime Slaw

The best slaw recipe

Is this creamy tahini lime slaw a meal or a side? With crunchy cabbage, chickpeas, avocado and pepitas, it is hearty enough for a main dish. I could eat the whole bowl! Or it is a great side dish at any cookout or family party. It is delightfully different with so many textures and flavors plus the dressing is creamy yet dairy-free! This slaw is dressed simply with sesame tahini, lime juice and salt. Then we add chopped mint for a pop of freshness. This Creamy Tahini Lime Slaw is sure to be your new favorite. It comes together quickly, is really flavorful and is a great healthy meal or side option for any time of year. This article contains affiliate links. I will be compensated for my recommendation, but the opinions are authentically my own.

This recipe will challenge your idea of cole slaw. love any Cole slaw but this one ups the ante. I use both red and green cabbage which I shred by hand for more texture. The cabbage gives this slaw its bulk. The crunch of cabbage pairs perfectly with the cucumber, tomato and bell pepper. It is also hardy enough to be dressed and not break down quickly which makes this a great recipe for meal prep. You can make a batch and eat it over 3 days without losing much quality. Remember to slice the avocado when serving so it does not brown.

Is Creamy Tahini Lime Slaw good for you?

This slaw salad is very nutritious. I chose chick peas as a protein to add to this Creamy Tahini Lime Slaw. Chickpeas are so versatile. They bring protein and fiber to the party and make the slaw more filling. The chickpeas' flavor is so mild, and the dressing really makes them pop. Then I added more protein and healthy fats with pepitas and avocado. These ingredients help to make the slaw's nutrition profile top notch.

What makes the Creamy Tahini Lime Slaw so creamy?

What makes this dairy and oil free recipe so creamy is tahini. Tahini is a paste made by grinding sesame seeds and it is used in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean recipes. I have tried many brands of tahini over the years but my favorite is Mighty Sesame Tahini. The reasons I love Mighty Sesame Tahini are numerous. I use their tahini exclusively. This creamy tahini lime slaw recipe was developed with sponsorship from the brand.

• Mighty Sesame Co Tahini is always runny and pourable. Many brands' tahinis separate which leaves the sesame paste hard and unusable. This never happens with Mighty Sesame. As a result, Mighty Sesame Co makes the creamiest dressings and sauces.
• Mighty Sesame comes in a perfectly sized and functional package. Because it is a squeeze bottle it is very easy to use. Use last drops by simply storing the bottle upside down. This leaves minimal waste.
• 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
• Mighty Sesame is Vegan, Organic and only contains 1 ingredient. JUST ONE! I love that there is nothing extra in there.

Ingredients

• chickpeas
• green cabbage
• red cabbage
• cherry tomatoes
•  persian cucumbers
• red onion
• avocado
• baby bell peppers
• mint leaves
• toasted pepitas
• tahini
• salt
• Black pepper
• limes
• Chili and Lime seasoning for garnish optional

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 shredded cabbages prepared.

• Add chickpeas, cabbages, 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

Other delicious tahini recipes

• Tahini Salad
• 5 Vegan Summer Snacks
• Crispy Chickpea Chopped Salad

Creamy Tahini Lime Slaw

Vegan Slaw of cabbage and vegetables with chickpeas and zesty lime and mint.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Course Appetizer, lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, california, fusion, Middle Eastern, vegan

Servings 3

Calories 268 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 can chickpeas drained
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• 6 cherry tomatoes halved
• 2 persian cucumbers diced
• ¼ red onion minced small
• 1 avocado sliced
• 2 baby bell peppers chopped
• 5 mint leaves
• 3 tsp toasted pepitas
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 pinches salt
• Black pepper to your tastes
• Juice of 1.5 limes
• Chili and Lime seasoning for garnish optional

Instructions

 

• Add chickpeas, cabbages, 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

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 304mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1346IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg

Keyword chick peas, chilled, dairyfree, glutenfree, olifree, salad, vegan

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