Description
This refreshing Tahini Salad is a quick and easy dish that combines creamy tahini dressing with fresh vegetables and herbs. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish, it brings together the nutty flavor of tahini with bright lemon juice and the crispness of cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ⅓ cup tahini paste
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves (pressed)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
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
- Prepare the tahini dressing: Place the tahini paste in a large serving bowl. Add the lemon juice, pressed garlic, salt, and black pepper. Use a whisk or fork to combine the mixture until it forms a thick, paste-like consistency.
- Adjust the consistency: Slowly add 2 tablespoons of water to the tahini mixture while continuing to whisk. This will help smooth out the dressing and create a creamy, well-blended texture.
- Add the vegetables and herbs: Add the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, green pepper, chopped parsley, and fresh mint on top of the tahini dressing. Gently toss everything together ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of lemon juice or garlic to suit your taste preference.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- This salad can be refrigerated for up to 1 day, but fresh is best.
- Use fresh herbs to enhance the flavor and aroma of the salad.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light meal.
