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

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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!

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