Best Avocado With Spiced Tahini Yogurt Dressing Recipes

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EASY AVOCADO TAHINI DRESSING



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Dress your salad up like a pro with the easy avocado tahini dressing. It's simple to make, free from gluten and oil, and can be ready in 5 minutes or less.

Provided by Chris @ Sweet Simple Vegan

Categories     Dressing

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large avocado (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup tahini
Juice from 1/2 a lemon (1 tablespoon)
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups water*
1 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh)*(see notes)
1 teaspoon dried chives (or 1 tablespoon fresh)*
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove garlic

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend on high for 15-30 seconds or until smooth. If dressing is too thick, add more water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Sugar 0.1 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Fat 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

CREAMY TAHINI SAUCE, THREE WAYS



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Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups sauce

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the Creamy Tahini Sauce:
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup tahini
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Creamy Tahini Dip with Avocado:
2 ripe avocados, cubed
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
For the Creamy Tahini Dressing with Cucumber and Dill:
1 cup coarsely chopped English hothouse cucumber
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh dill fronds

Steps:

  • Make the Creamy Tahini Sauce:
  • Sprinkle garlic with salt on a cutting board, then use the side of a knife to smash into a paste. Transfer to a large bowl. Add tahini and 1 cup warm water. Whisk until smooth. Add parsley, lemon juice, oil, and cayenne and whisk to combine.
  • For the Creamy Tahini Dip with Avocado:
  • Combine avocado, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, cumin, and 1/2 cup Creamy Tahini Sauce in a large bowl, then mash with a fork until smooth. For a smoother texture, purée in a blender.
  • For the Creamy Tahini Dressing with Cucumber and Dill:
  • Purée cucumber, buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and 1/2 cup Creamy Tahini Sauce in a blender until smooth. Add dill and pulse a few more times to combine.
  • Do Ahead
  • Creamy Tahini Sauce can be stored in an airtight container and chilled for up to 7 days.

AVOCADO WITH SPICED TAHINI-YOGURT DRESSING



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plain lowfat yogurt
1/3 cup tahini
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
3 ripe avocados
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, whisk together the yogurt and tahini until smooth. Stir in the cumin, coriander, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper and cayenne. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Before serving, peel the avocados, halve lengthwise and remove the pit. Thinly slice them lengthwise and fan half an avocado onto each of 6 plates. Spoon the dressing over and sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 312, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 208 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

YOGURT-TAHINI DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons yogurt
1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in a bowl. Drizle over cooked broccoli, cauliflower, or beans. Or serve it as a dip for barley cooked vegetables.

AVOCADO TAHINI DRESSING



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This is a great dressing for salads, grilled vegetables or bruschetta.

Provided by Samantha Ferraro

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 avocado
1/4 c tahini
1 garlic (roughly chopped)
1 lemon juice and zest
Few leaves of fresh basil
Pinch of cayenne
Few drizzles of olive oil
1/4 cup of water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients together in a food processor or blender. It will be a tad thick, so you can thin it out with more lemon juice or water.

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