Tahini Dressing Over Mediterranean Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Mediterranean Salad topped with creamy tahini dressing! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tangy Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, this dish brings bold, Mediterranean-inspired flavors to your table. The star of the recipe is the rich and zesty tahini dressing, made with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, perfectly balancing creaminess and tang. Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy and refreshing salad is the ultimate side dish or light meal, perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings. Serve it chilled for extra flavor, and enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 large Red onion
- 0.5 cups Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cups Feta cheese
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, grated garlic, olive oil, water, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the consistency of the dressing by adding more water, one teaspoon at a time, if needed.
Dice the cucumber into small cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely slice the red onion into thin strips.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and add it to the salad bowl.
Add finely chopped fresh parsley for a burst of freshness.
Pour the prepared tahini dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.9 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.2 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3594 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 5283 mg | 406% | |
| Iron | 21436.7 mg | 119093% | |
| Potassium | 1842 mg | 39% | |
*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.
