5 from 12 votes
Middle Eastern Tahini Salad
The Middle Eastern Tahini Salad features fresh cucumber, Roma tomato, red onion, and parsley tossed in a creamy tahini dressing made with lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. The dressing coats the vegetables evenly, creating a balanced salad with bright, nutty, and tangy flavors that can be served immediately or chilled.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
153 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153
% 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.