TAHINI SALAD

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This is a recipe I learned from my Middle Eastern husband. It is a delicious way to get those very valuable brightly-colored veggies, and at the same time have a little fun. This side salad goes nicely with any main dish.

Provided by hsyousef

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pickle-size Persian cucumbers, diced
1 large tomato, diced
3 radishes, diced
1 green onion, sliced
10 mint leaves, sliced
⅓ bunch parsley, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup tahini
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the cucumber, tomato, and radish in a bowl with the green onion, mint, and parsley. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth; season to taste with salt.
  • Toss the vegetables with the dressing until combined. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Fat 31 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 60.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

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