Best Fresh Mint And Cucumber Salad With Tahini Vinaigrette Recipes

FRESH MINT AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH TAHINI VINAIGRETTE

Fresh Mint and Cucumber Salad With Tahini Vinaigrette image

This is a simple salad with a Middle Eastern feel. It's as easy as it looks! From The Conscious Cook by Chef Tal Ronnen.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons tahini
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (or grapeseed oil)
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 teaspoons shallots, minced (or red onion or scallion, white part)
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons light agave nectar (or honey)
3/4 cup plain soy yogurt (or regular yogurt)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
sea salt
feshly ground black pepper (optional)
1 English cucumber, peeled, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

To make vinaigrette:.
Combine tahini, oil, lemon juice, shallot, garlic, agave nectar, yogurt, vinegar, and 1/4 cup water in a blender and puree until smooth, adding more water if needed to make dressing pourable. Add cayenne and season to taste with salt and pepper(if using).
To make salad:.
Place the cucumber in a small bowl, top with enough of dressing to coat generously, and then sprinkle with the mint and parsley. Toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!

MINTED CUCUMBER SALAD

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Fresh herbs and a light vinaigrette season the garden-fresh cucumbers and tomatoes in this easy salad. I'm a busy pastor's wife and mother and am always looking for new recipes that can be prepared quickly but don't sacrifice taste or nutrition. -Debbie Purdue, Westland, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, chopped
2 cups seeded chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Add to cucumber mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MINTED FETA, TOMATO AND CUCUMBER GREEK SALAD

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Fresh-picked mint and summer tomatoes make this healthy salad a nice addition to a picnic or a barbecue buffet.

Provided by La Dilettante

Categories Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 5 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups cucumbers, peeled, seeded, diced
3 tablespoons onions, grated
3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped coarsely
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

Toss vegetables with dressing, Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.3, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 20.5, Sodium 316.9, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 3.4

QUINOA SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

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Adapted from the article Everyday Gluten-Free in the May 2011 issue of Canadian Living. The fresh mint brings this salad to life.

Provided by Lille

Categories Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons warm water
1/4 cup tahini
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon aleppo pepper
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved (can sub cherry tomatoes)
1 cup English cucumber, diced
2/3 cup parsley, chopped
1/3 cup of fresh mint, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

Cook quinoa according to package directions, using 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let cool.
In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, tahini, warm water, garlic, cumin, peppers and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Stir in cooled quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint and green onions, stirring to coat quinoa and vegetables with dressing.
This recipe can be refrigerated up to 3 days.
The original recipe called for 1 cup of canned lentils to be added with vegetables and quinoa and doubled the amounts of lemon juice, olive oil and water for the dressing.

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