Deliciously the best Tahini Salad, it's packed with fresh diced tomato, radish, cucumber, and parsley swimming in a creamy and tangy tahini dressing.
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What is Tahini Salad?
Tahini salad originates from the Middle East and the Mediterranean.
It is made with fresh, seasonal ingredients which can include tomatoes, cucumber, radish, and herbs in a creamy tahini dressing.
It is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Seasonal produce used in this salad can vary depending on the region.
Pairings can also dictate what fresh produce is used.
For example, if you are serving this salad with falafel, you may wish to have a variation of only tomatoes, radishes, parsley, and mint.
The tahini salad dressing is referred to as tarator which is based off this sauce, which has many dressing/dip uses, the perfect example is this recipe for Lebanese cauliflower with tahini.
This is an underrated salad that is a must-try, I've eaten and made so many variations since forever and will never tire of it, it is the best! Oh and this is the Lebanese version.
Ingredients Notes
Notes on some of the ingredients, the full list of ingredients and their measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Tahini is a creamy sesame paste, it should be good quality and not hardened. I like to use a good quality Lebanese tahini (affiliate link). This is the main ingredient of the dressing, hence the name of the salad.
Sumac (derived from the sumac berry) has a tangy, lemony flavor with a slightly salty and sour taste. It is a commonly used spice in Lebanese cooking (it features quite a bit throughout my recipes).
I highly recommend it. It can be found at your local Mediterranean grocer, and most major supermarkets or you can purchase sumac here (affiliate link).
Janelle's Tips
Prepare this salad in advance by whisking the dressing and storing it in a jar in the fridge (it keeps well for several days). If it thickens, simply whisk in a spoonful of water at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
Prepare and store the vegetables and herbs in an airtight container in the fridge (up to 3 days). Toss the salad together when you are ready to serve.
More Lebanese Salad Recipes
If you like this recipe, you will also like balela, made with chickpeas and freshly chopped vegetables, or this salata batata made with potatoes and without any cream.
Otherwise, you may have never heard of this (but must try) fresh oregano salad.
Or for something a bit more famous, try either Taboule or fattoush.
Did you make this? I'd love to know! Leave me a comment below with a ★★★★★ rating or tag @plantbasedfolk on social media.
Recipe
Best Tahini Salad
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cucumber diced
- 1 medium Tomato diced
- 5 medium Radishes diced
- ¼ cup Flat leaf parsley hard stems removed and leaves chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, salt, lemon, water, garlic, sumac and optional cayenne pepper until smooth and creamy. Set aside.½ cup Tahini, ½ cup Water, 1 teaspoon Sumac, 1 small - medium Lemon, 1 small Garlic clove, ¾ teaspoon Salt, 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
- In a large bowl, combine the uniformly diced tomato, radish, cucumber, and parsley. Toss gently to combine.1 medium Cucumber, 1 medium Tomato, 5 medium Radishes, ¼ cup Flat leaf parsley
- Add the tahini dressing to the bowl of chopped vegetables and toss to coat the vegetables evenly. Serve cold.
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Nutrition
N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.
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Faoz
Simple YET delicious salad💚 love it😍
Joanna
Well this tahini salad was unexpectedly incredible. I will be eating this with everything I can