Diced Vegetable Salad with Tahini Dressing
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Diced Vegetable Salad with Tahini Dressing is a vibrant twist on your everyday salad. Loaded with colorful tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet red bell pepper, crunchy carrots, and a sharp hint of red onion, this recipe promises a medley of textures in every bite. The creamy tahini dressing, infused with zesty lemon juice, garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil, ties the dish together with its nutty richness and tangy notes. Ready to serve in just 20 minutes, this vegan and gluten-free salad is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or refreshing addition to any gathering. Whether served immediately or chilled to let the flavors meld, this simple yet elegant salad is a nutritious and satisfying crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Carrot
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 small, minced Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.
Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and carrot into small, uniform pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and toss it with the vegetables.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and water. Stir until smooth.
Add the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the dressing and mix well. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Pour the tahini dressing over the diced vegetables and toss gently until everything is well-coated.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
353 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1259 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1956 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
