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Rudy's Sunshine Salad (Israeli-Inspired Tahini Salad)
Rudy's Sunshine Salad is a fresh mix of cucumber, celery, chickpeas, and cilantro tossed in a creamy tahini dressing made with lime juice, zest, salt, and olive oil. The salad balances the earthiness of tahini with bright citrus notes, offering a crisp and herbal texture. Its simplicity and lightness make it suitable as a refreshing side or light meal component.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
serving
Calories:
327 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lime
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup tahini 60 g
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 60 mL
- 1 oz can chickpeas drained, 400 g
- 2 medium cucumber cut into bite-sized pieces
- 5 talks celery diced
- ½ cup cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Dressing: Grate the zest from 1 lime and add it to a medium bowl, along with the juice from both limes. Whisk in salt, tahini, and olive oil.
- Salad: Add drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced celery, and chopped cilantro to a large bowl.
- Toss: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
30.5g
(10%)
Protein
7.8g
(16%)
Fat
21.8g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3.1g
(16%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
853mg
(36%)
Potassium
517mg
(11%)
Fiber
6.9g
(28%)
Sugar
3.5g
(7%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 30.5g | 10% |
| Protein | 7.8g | 16% |
| Fat | 21.8g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 853mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 517mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6.9g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3.5g | 7% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.