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.
Ingredients
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.
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.
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Recipe
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.
- In a large bowl, combine the uniformly diced tomato, radish, cucumber, and parsley. Toss gently to combine.
- 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