Tahini Dressing Salad

This Tahini Dressing Salad features a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables drizzled with a creamy tahini dressing, creating a delightful and nutritious Lebanese meal. Packed with flavors and textures, it’s both refreshing and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Romaine lettuce - 100 grams, chopped
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated
• Chickpeas - 100 grams, cooked or canned, rinsed
• Tahini - 3 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 2 tablespoons (or more for desired consistency)
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, grated carrot, and cooked chickpeas.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and water until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add more water to reach the desired consistency.
3. Season the tahini dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Drizzle the tahini dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are coated.
5. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from tahini and olive oil, promoting heart health.
• High in dietary fiber from vegetables and chickpeas, aiding digestion.

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