Middle Eastern Tahini Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
153 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern Tahini Salad
Description
This salad dressing combines tahini, fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, pepper, and water whisked together into a smooth, creamy sauce. The chopped Persian cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, small red onion, and chopped parsley are added and stirred to coat all ingredients. The vegetables provide a crisp and refreshing texture that complements the dressing's rich, nutty flavor from tahini and the garlic's subtle pungency. The lemon juice brings brightness and acidity, balancing the richness.
The salad can be served right away or refrigerated briefly to meld flavors and chill. It makes a light and flavorful side dish or accompaniment to Middle Eastern meals or grilled dishes.
Adjustments can be made by thinning or thickening the dressing with water or lemon juice, and additional seasonings like cumin or smoked paprika can be added for variation. Protein additions like grilled chicken or chickpeas can make it a more complete meal, and crunchy toppings like nuts or seeds add texture.
Ingredients
Tahini Dressing
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp water
Salad
- 3 cucumber chopped, Persian
- 2 Roma tomato chopped
- 1 small red onion chopped
- ½ cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and water in a large bowl and mix using a spoon or a small whisk.
- Add the chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and parsley to the dressing and stir to combine.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If the tahini dressing is too thick, gradually add water or lemon juice while whisking until desired consistency is achieved.
- To thicken a runny tahini dressing, stir in additional lemon juice and mix well.
- Enhance the flavor by adding spices like cumin, smoked paprika, or sumac for warmth and complexity.
- Prep vegetables and dressing in advance and store separately in the refrigerator to save time before serving.
- Add protein such as grilled chicken or chickpeas to increase nutritional content of the salad.
- Top the salad with toasted nuts, seeds, or croutons to add crunch and flavor variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 954IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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