Mediterranean Tahini Salad

Name: Mediterranean Tahini Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Mixed greens', 'amount': '4 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Cucumber', 'amount': '1, medium, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Cherry tomatoes', 'amount': '1 cup, halved'}; {'ingredient': 'Red onion', 'amount': '1/2, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Kalamata olives', 'amount': '1/2 cup, pitted'}; {'ingredient': 'Feta cheese', 'amount': '1/2 cup, crumbled'}; {'ingredient': 'Tahini', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Lemon juice', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Olive oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}

Experience the refreshing burst of Mediterranean flavors with this vibrant tahini salad. Packed with fresh, crisp vegetables and complemented by tangy feta cheese and kalamata olives, this salad is drizzled with a creamy, homemade tahini dressing that ties all the flavors together. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish to your main course, transporting you to a sunny Greek island with every bite. The recipe has origins in Greek cuisine where fresh, raw ingredients are celebrated, and simple flavors are allowed to shine.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Mixed greens (4 cups)
Cucumber (1, medium, diced)
Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
Red onion (1/2, thinly sliced)
Kalamata olives (1/2 cup, pitted)
Feta cheese (1/2 cup, crumbled)
Tahini (1/4 cup)
Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, pitted kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
To prepare the dressing, in a separate small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Drizzle the homemade tahini dressing over the salad.
Toss the salad gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve the salad immediately for the best taste and texture. Enjoy this refreshing salad on its own or alongside your favorite main dish.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 0 minutes • Calories: 220 • Fat: 18g • Carbs: 10g • Protein: 6g • Sodium: 400mg • Sugar: 4g

Mediterranean Tahini Salad

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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