Ingredients for Tahini dressing:
1/4 cup Mighty Sesame Tahini
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 frozen cubes of Dorot Gardens Garlic, or minced garlic
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
Water
Ingredients for Salad
2 medium onions, chopped
4 Persian or small cucumbers, peeled and chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
4 frozen cubes of Dorot Gardens Parsley, thawed, or 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Optional: cooked falafels or pita bread
Directions
- Whisk up the first five ingredients for the dressing. Whisk in water until a creamy consistency is achieved, similar to heavy cream. Taste and season accordingly.
- Combine all of the chopped salad ingredients with tahini dressing and serve with falafels or pita bread as a main course.
Why You’ll Love This Tahini Salad Recipe
This salad is crisp, bright, and quick to make. The creamy tahini salad dressing – made with Mighty Sesame Tahini, lemon, olive oil, and Dorot Gardens Garlic – brings everything together and makes simple chopped veggies more flavorful.
It also works in a lot of settings. Serve it as a light side, pile it into a pita with falafel, or spoon it alongside grilled mains. Since you control the water, you can keep the dressing thick for sandwiches or loosen it for dipping.
Serving Ideas
This salad works as a side, topping, or easy add-on. For the best texture, toss right before serving and keep everything chopped small so the dressing coats evenly.
- Spoon over cooked falafels for a hearty bowl
- Serve with warm pita bread for dipping and scooping
- Add extra chopped cucumbers for more crunch
- Keep the dressing thicker for sandwiches, or add more water for a dip-style salad
Storage Tips
Store your salad in an airtight container in the fridge. If you can, keep the dressing separate and toss it right before serving. This happens because chopped vegetables release liquid as they sit, which can thin the dressing.
If the dressing thickens after chilling, whisk in a splash of water until smooth again.
Elevate Your Table: Tahini Salad and Beyond
Loved this tahini salad recipe? Keep the inspiration flowing by exploring more recipes that highlight the rich, nutty flavor of Mighty Sesame Co. Tahini products, paired with creative dressings and vibrant twists. Your next favorite dish is just around the corner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tahini salad is a chopped vegetable salad tossed with a tahini-based dressing. In this version, onions, cucumbers, green onions, and parsley get coated in a creamy dressing made with Mighty Sesame Tahini, lemon, olive oil, garlic, and water.
Start by whisking tahini, lemon, olive oil, garlic, and salt until it looks thick. Then add water a little at a time while whisking until it turns smooth and creamy – thicker for sandwiches, looser for dipping.
Yes. Chop the vegetables and mix the dressing in advance, then store them separately in the fridge. Toss everything together right before serving so the salad stays crisp.
Chopped vegetables naturally release liquid as they sit, which can thin the tahini dressing. It’s normal – give your salad a quick toss before serving, and keep the dressing thicker if you plan to store leftovers.
Whisk the dressing well and add water slowly so it emulsifies into a smooth, creamy texture. If it sits and looks uneven, whisk again with a splash of water before tossing.
