Tahini Vegetable Salad
A vibrant, refreshing, and crunchy chopped vegetable salad tossed in a creamy, nutty tahini dressing.
Ingredients
- •3 large Roma tomatoes, finely diced
- •2 Persian cucumbers, finely diced
- •1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
- •1 medium carrot, grated
- •3 green onions, thinly sliced
- •1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- •1/4 cup quality tahini paste
- •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- •1 clove garlic, minced
- •2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
- •2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Wash and thoroughly dry all the vegetables before dicing them into uniform small cubes to ensure an even texture in every bite.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, grated carrot, green onions, and chopped parsley.
- 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the tahini paste, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil until the mixture thickens and seizes up slightly.
- 4
Gradually whisk in the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the tahini dressing becomes smooth, pourable, and creamy in consistency.
- 5
Season the tahini dressing with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Pour the creamy tahini dressing over the chopped vegetable mixture just before serving.
- 7
Toss everything gently until all the vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing, and serve immediately.
💡 Chef tips
- Salt the diced tomatoes and cucumbers and let them drain in a colander for 10 minutes beforehand if you want to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- You can make the dressing up to two days in advance and store it in an airtight jar in the refrigerator, adding a splash of water to thin it out before tossing.
- For an extra protein boost, feel free to toss in a cup of cooked chickpeas.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished salad should be crisp, colorful, and thoroughly coated in a bright, nutty, and creamy dressing that balances rich sesame flavor with zesty lemon and garlic.