Tahini Salad

SUBMITTED BY: hsyousef 

"This is a recipe I learned from my Middle Eastern husband. It is a delicious way to get those very valuable brightly-colored veggies, and at the same time have a little fun. This side salad goes nicely with any main dish."
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PREP TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 pickle-size Persian cucumbers, diced
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 3 radishes, diced (optional)
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • 10 mint leaves, sliced
  • 1/3 bunch parsley, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine the cucumber, tomato, and radish in a bowl with the green onion, mint, and parsley. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth; season to taste with salt.
  2. Toss the vegetables with the dressing until combined. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2007 by KymInNM 
This was absolutely delicious! The mint added such a wonderful flavor. The dressing is way too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by KIMAR 
Loved the vegetable combination, but the tahini dressing was a thick lump of paste. I added... MORE


 
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA

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Nutritional Information
Tahini Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 356

  • Total Fat: 31.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 159mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.8g
  • Protein: 9g

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