Name: Green Sauce with Cilantro, Ginger, Miso, and Tahini
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons white miso; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 teaspoons tahini; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey, preferably raw; 2 cups cilantro leaves with tender stems; 1/3 cup sliced chives; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

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Mixing lemon and lime juice, as well as a shot of apple cider vinegar, makes for a much more dynamic dressing than just one type of acid could ever achieve.

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