Healthy Recipes Appetizer Dip & Spread Tahini-Yogurt Dip 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews Serve this creamy yogurt dip with baby carrots, sliced radishes or whole-wheat pita triangles. By Lauren Lastowka Lauren Lastowka See More Lauren Lastowka is a writer and editor with more than 15 years of experience working in the areas of health and well-being. She has worked on Diabetic Living, EatingWell and Edible San Diego magazines. She is passionate about health literacy and patient empowerment and has translated research and clinical guidelines into reader-friendly plain language for years. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 5, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Tahini and yogurt combine for a a creamy, delicious dip that's perfect for vegetables.With a base of Greek yogurt, this dip is rich in protein, supporting muscle health.Garlic, lemon and cilantro add bold flavors to the dip. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 tablespoons tahini (see Tip) 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more to taste 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Directions Combine tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt in a small bowl and mix until smooth. Mix in yogurt and cilantro and stir well to combine (see Tip). Add more lemon juice, if desired. Transfer to a bowl to serve. Tips Tip: If the tahini is very thick, you can use a food processor to help blend the dip. Place all ingredients except cilantro in the food processor and process until smooth. Add cilantro and pulse until well mixed, about 20 seconds. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2018 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 88 Calories 5g Fat 4g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1/3 cup Calories 88 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 4g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 2g Protein 7g 14% Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 6mg 2% Vitamin A 248IU 5% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Folate 16mcg 4% Sodium 168mg 7% Calcium 78mg 6% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 14mg 3% Potassium 127mg 3% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.