Tahini Salad Recipe
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Tahini Salad

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 357 | Total Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2007 by KymInNM   view full review
This was absolutely delicious! The mint added such a wonderful flavor. The dressing is way too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by KIMAR   view full review
Loved the vegetable combination, but the tahini dressing was a thick lump of paste. I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2010 by RECIPELU   view full review
I loved the veggie combination! The tahini, if fresh is a really nice consistancy and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by collegechef08   view full review
I like the combination of flavors, but the tahini "dressing" really is too think to be a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2011 by veggiegoodeats   view full review
It came out perfectly for me. I cut the recipes in half and instead of draining my can of...

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