You’ll love this quick and easy Tahini Salad. It’s loaded with greens and other crunchy veggies and tossed with creamy sweet/savory tahini dressing. Find the calorie and macro count in the recipe card.
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I just love salads. Big ones. BIG ASS SALADS! Do you? This one here is light, refreshing, and super customizable! You can make it as minimalistic as you’d like or add a huge variety of veggies and textures. I chose somewhere in between and used 4 types of veggies: baby kale, microgreen, and carrots & radishes for extra crunch factor. As for the tahini dressing, it’s creamy and has a satisfying balance of sweet and savory.
What is Tahini?
Tahini is a Middle Eastern paste made from toasted ground hulled sesame seeds. It is served by itself or as a major ingredient in hummus and other Middle Eastern dishes.
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How is Tahini Made?
Tahini is made by taking raw sesame seeds (use of toasted sesame seeds is optional), grinding them in a food processor, then adding optional oil and salt. Find the recipe here at thekitchn.com. If you’d rather opt for ready-made tahini, purchase it here on Amazon.
Feel About Eating This Tahini Salad
Here are the health benefits of the veggies featured in this salad:
Baby Kale: baby kale is rich in calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C & K1
Microgreens: Nutrient contents in microgreens may slightly differ depending on the variety. However, most varieties are rich in iron, potassium, zinc, copper, magnesium, and high antioxidant levels.
Carrots: The fiber in carrots help keep blood sugar levels under control. They are also loaded with vitamin A, beta carotene and calcium & vitamin K which are important for bone health.
Radishes: Radishes are rich in antioxidants and minerals like calcium and potassium. Together, these nutrients help lower high blood pressure and reduce risks for heart disease.
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Recipe
Superfood Tahini Salad
Ingredients
For the salad
- 2 cups baby kale
- 2 handfuls microgreens
- 2 carrots shredded; or ½ cup store-bought
- 8 radishes thinly sliced
For the dressing
- ½ lemon juiced
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoon water
- salt to taste
- 1 garlic clove minced
- cayenne pepper optional (to taste)
Instructions
- Make the dressing by blending or whishing all the dressing ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- For the salad, toss all of the salad ingredients in a bowl and drizzle with the tahini dressing.
- Top with microgreens and/or your favorite seeds (optional)
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