WW Lemon Tahini Garden Slaw

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WW Lemon Tahini Garden Slaw is a refreshing salad. It is light but satisfying dish. We can easily have this dish in lunch or as a side. The salad is prepared with a combination of fresh, crispy vegetables like carrots, different colors of cabbage, parsley, and cucumber. Then we prepare the dressing with lemon juice, tahini, water, garlic, and oil. These ingredients are very simple yet prepare a very delicious dish. They are available easily in any market or even at home. This salad doesn’t require any cooking, so it gets done in only 15 minutes.

This recipe has typically 3 WW points per serving.

STATS:

  • Calories: 120 kcal
  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Portion size: 1 cup
  • Cook time: Zero minutes
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Total time: 15 minutes
  • Course: Side dish, Salad
  • Diet: WW-friendly
  • Portion: 4

EQUIPMENT:

  • Big mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Vegetable peeler

INGREDIENTS:

GARDEN SLAW:

  • Green cabbage shreds: 3 cups
  • Carrot shreds: 1 medium
  • Thin slices of cucumber: 1 small
  • Red cabbage shreds: 1 cup
  • Fresh parsley, chopped: 2 tbsp.

LEMON TAHINI DRESSING:

  • Garlic: One clove
  • Tahini: Two tbsp.
  • Olive oil: 1 tsp.
  • Fresh lemon juice: Two tbsp.
  • Warm water: 2 to 3 tbsp.
  • Salt: ¼ tsp.
  • Black pepper: ⅛ tsp.

INGREDIENT NOTES:

TAHINI:

  • Tahini is used to add creamy content to the dressing. It will eliminate the need for dairy in it. Mix it properly to incorporate the natural oils in it to provide a smooth texture.

FRESH LEMON JUICE:

  • Use the fresh lemon juice to provide a bright taste, and it also balances the rich taste of tahini. We will not use the bottle of lemon juice as it will not add strong flavor.

GARLIC:

  • Add the garlic to include the deep flavor and light heat in it. We have to finely mince the garlic to spread properly in the dressing.

OLIVE OIL:

  • It is added to make the dressing smooth. It will add a subtle flavor and healthy fat content to it. We use a small quantity as it is enough for this purpose.

WARM WATER:

  • Add the warm water to alter the dressing consistency. Add the water slowly to avoid thinning its consistency.

GREEN CABBAGE:

  • Use the green cabbage to form the crispy foundation of the slaw. It also provides the structure and soaks the dressing properly.

RED CABBAGE:

  • Red cabbage is utilized to add color and a light, sweet taste to this salad. It also adds crunchiness and enriches the nutrients of this salad.

CARROTS:

  • Add the carrots to include a slightly crunchy taste and some natural sweetness in this salad. It will enrich the flavor and blend properly with the salad.

CUCUMBER:

  • Cucumber adds a fresh taste and moisture to the salad. It will also balance all the other vegetables in it. Use a firm cucumber so the salad will not become watery.

PARSLEY:

  • Parsley is used to add the herby taste to this salad. We have to chop the fine parsley so it distributes equally in the salad.

SALT:

  • Salt will enrich the flavor of the salad and dressing. Add the quantity of salt as you like.

BLACK PEPPER:

  • Black pepper adds a light spice to the recipe. Use the fresh pepper for the strong taste.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. We chop the vegetables & Include the vegetables in big dish.
  2. Mix all of these vegetables properly.
  3. Take a small vessel and include all the dressing components & mix them properly.
  4. We have to slowly add the warm water to the dish and mix softly till it becomes smooth & creamy.
  5. Add the tahini dressing to the vegetables.
  6. Mix well till these vegetables are coated slightly.
  7. Taste the seasoning and alter the quantity if required.
  8. Serve the salad.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

LIGHT LUNCH:

  • Lemon Tahini Veggie Wrap
  • Chickpea Stuffed Pita
  • Garden Slaw Bowl

SIDE DISH:

  • Grilled Chicken Plate
  • Baked Lemon Fish
  • Roasted Vegetable Medley

TOPPING:

  • Mediterranean Grain Bowl
  • Falafel Stack
  • Veggie Burger Slaw

TIPS:

  • Make the slices of vegetables very thin for the best texture.
  • Add some quantity of warm water or lemon juice to thin the consistency of the dressing if required.
  • Include the herbs like mint or dill to add additional flavor without increasing the WW points.
  • Chill the salad for some time to make it more refreshing.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Add the salad and dressing to different containers and store for one day.

FREEZER:

  • The vegetables will not remain fresh, so don’t freeze the salad.

FAQs:

Will I prepare this salad before time?

  • We can prepare this salad ahead of time & stock it two to three hours. Add the dressing when required for serving.

Is this salad good for a vegan diet?

  • Yes, this slaw is suitable for a vegan diet, as all the components are vegan.

Is there any substitute for tahini?

  • Use the light Greek yogurt in its place as an alternative. It will alter the flavor profile slightly.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 120 Kcal

Net carbs: 6 g

Total carbs: 10 g

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 4 g

Portion size: 1 cup

Fat: 7 g

Sodium: 220 g

Portion: 1 portion

Potassium: 320 g

Calcium: 90 g

Iron: 1.6 g

Vitamin A: 0.5 g