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Tahini Salad

Published: Apr 14, 2025 by Janelle Hama *This post may contain affiliate links. Disclosure

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Tahini salad is a refreshing Lebanese side made with tomato, cucumber, radish, and parsley tossed in a creamy, tangy tahini dressing. Naturally vegan and gluten free.


This easy tahini salad is bursting with flavor and texture. I make it often with whatever fresh produce I have on hand.

The dressing, known as tarator, is the same one I use in my Lebanese cauliflower with tahini, so if you’ve tried that, you know how delicious this salad will be.

Tahini salad pairs perfectly with falafel or any type of mujadara, adding brightness and balance to every bite.

If you enjoy Lebanese salads, try my balela salad or potato salad next, they'll impress you just like this recipe.

a brown ceramic bowl filled with chopped salad swimming in a whiteish sauce
Trust me, this tahini salad might be simple, but boy is it punching above its weight

Ingredients

tomato, cucumber, radish, parsley, tahini, lemon, salt and sumac laid out on a white bench

The complete list of ingredients with measurements, can be found in the full recipe card below.

  • Tahini: Use smooth, pourable good quality Lebanese tahini . It’s the base of the dressing and brings rich creaminess.
  • Sumac: Adds a bright lemony tang that complements the tahini beautifully. You can purchase sumac here or at your local major supermarket or Middle Eastern grocer. I seriously can't live without this spice!
  • Tomato, cucumber, radish, and parsley: Dice everything finely for a well-balanced bite. Use whatever is in season or suits your main dish.

a tahini drenched salad with a side of pita chips

Janelle's Tips

Tahini salad is made so that the fresh veggies are swimming in the tahini dressing.

Make the dressing in advance and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. If it thickens, whisk in a little water before using.

To save more time - Chop the vegetables and herbs ahead and keep them sealed in the fridge. Toss everything together just before serving for the freshest flavor.

a brown ceramic bowl with white dressed salad in it

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Recipe

a brown ceramic bowl filled with chopped salad swimming in a whiteish sauce

Tahini Salad

Tahini salad is a refreshing Lebanese side made with tomato, cucumber, radish, and parsley tossed in a creamy, tangy tahini dressing. Naturally vegan and gluten free.
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • 1 medium Cucumber diced
  • 1 medium Tomato diced
  • 5 medium Radishes diced
  • ¼ cup Flat leaf parsley hard stems removed and leaves chopped

Tahini Dressing

  • ½ cup Tahini
  • ½ cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Sumac
  • 1 small - medium Lemon juiced, or to taste
  • 1 small Garlic clove crushed, or to taste
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 1 pinch Cayenne pepper optional
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, salt, lemon, water, garlic, sumac and optional cayenne pepper until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
    whiteish tahini dressing in a glass jug
  • In a large bowl, combine the uniformly diced tomato, radish, cucumber, and parsley. Toss gently to combine.
    diced tomato, radish, parsley and cucumber in a bowl
  • Add the tahini dressing to the bowl of chopped vegetables and toss to coat the vegetables evenly. Serve cold.
    a chopped salad mixed with white tahini dressing

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg

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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  1. Faoz

    February 22, 2024 at 8:18 pm

    5 stars
    Simple YET delicious salad💚 love it😍

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  2. Joanna

    March 30, 2023 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    Well this tahini salad was unexpectedly incredible. I will be eating this with everything I can

    Reply

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