Tahini Salad Recipe
This tahini salad is a Lebanese staple made with lemon, garlic, fresh herbs, and fresh vegetables. Can be eaten on its own or spooned over rice and grilled dishes.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
For the dressing
- ⅓ cup tahini paste
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves pressed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
For the salad
- 2 Persian cucumbers diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- ½ red onion diced
- ¼ green pepper diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
Instructions
- Place the tahini paste in a large serving bowl. Add the lemon juice, garlic and salt. Use a whisk or fork to combine the mixture until it forms a paste-like consistency.
- Slowly add water to the mixture and continue whisking until it’s smooth and well blended.
- Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, green pepper, parsley and mint on top and toss to combine.
Notes
- My Top Tip: Dice your veggies finely. You're cutting your vegetables into little cubes, just like you would if you were making salsa. This helps all the flavors incorporate well!
- Storage: Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for to 2-3 days. If possible, keep the veggies and dressing separate to keep them crisper and fresher.
- Note: that the salad will continue to thin out as the juices from the tomatoes and cucumbers leech. This is completely normal and will continue to flavor the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 467IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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