Vegan Tahini Salad

Vegan Tahini Salad is a delightful, refreshing, and low-carb salad recipe. It is made with simple items such as fresh vegetables, tahini, and spices. Fresh herbs are also used to elevate the salad flavors. Tahini is an excellent addition to any salad because the number of good fats, protein, and fiber is usually high in tahini. The texture of this Vegan Tahini Salad is creamy and light. You can serve this nine-gram protein salad as a lunch or side dish. The tahini used to create this recipe are naturally gluten-free. Let’s prepare a vibrant and delightful salad with the instructions (discussed below)

STATS

• Course: Main, Side dish
• Cuisine: Middle-Eastern
• Diet: Vegan, Gluten-free
• Total Time: Twenty minutes
• Preparation Time: Twenty minutes
• Cook Time: Zero minutes

EQUIPMENT

• One small bowl
• One spoon
• A sharp knife
• Dish
• Serving Plate

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE SALAD

• Small head and chopped Romaine lettuce 1
• One Diced cucumber
• Chopped Wine tomatoes 2
• Finely chopped parsley half a cup
• Thinly sliced green onions 2
• Drained chickpeas 1 can, approx 15 ounce

FOR THE TAHINI SAUCE DRESSING

• Vegan-friendly tahini 1/3 cup
• One-third cup of water
• Lemon juice 2 tbsps
• Salt 3/4 tsp
• Minced garlic cloves 1

INSTRUCTIONS

Preparation of tahini sauce

1. Add tahini, lemon juice, salt, minced garlic, and water to a tiny bowl.
2. Stir all items with a spoon.
3. Set aside the bowl for approximately ten to twelve minutes.
4. Meanwhile, we will chop the veggies.

Preparation of vegetables

1. Slice one tiny head of Romaine lettuce into small pieces.
2. Next, chop the cucumber and vine tomatoes.
3. After that, cut two green onions finely and parsley with a knife.
4. Now, remove the extra moisture content from the canned chickpeas.
5. Next, shift all chopped vegetables and drained chickpeas into a dish.

ASSEMBLING

1. Before mixing, remove the minced garlic from the sauce.
2. After that, mix the chopped veggies into the tahini sauce.
3. Stir well so all sauce coats well with the salad.
4. Before consuming, try the salad and mix more amount of black pepper and other seasonings (if necessary).
5. Now, place the salad on a beautiful serving plate.
6. The nutritious and delicious Tahini Salad is ready.

SUBSTITUTIONS OF THIS DISH

Romain lettuce:

• Replace it with kale, iceberg lettuce, spinach, or arugula.

Vine tomatoes:

• Use other ripe tomatoes, such as Roma, cherry, heirloom, or date.

Cucumbers:

• Substitute them with bell peppers or radishes.

Chickpeas:

• Use bread croutons or white beans in their place.

Green onions:

• Red onions or shallots also work.

Parsley:

• Other refreshing herbs also work such as purslane, chives, mint, or dill.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Serve the tahini salad with low-carb veggie wraps.
• Enjoy it with grilled falafel, tabbouleh, and warm pita bread.
• Sliced grilled eggplant or zucchini also works well with this salad.
• You can pair this salad with muhammara, hummus, or grilled halloumi.

TIPS

• Choose smooth and creamy tahini made from hulled sesame seeds.
• Avoid tahini that is too thick, dry, or bitter.
• Opt for a slightly nutty aroma tahini.
• Add water gradually to the tahini to achieve the desired consistency.
• Use fresh herbs because it elevates the taste of tahini salad.
• Dill, crushed mint leaves, and parsley are all amazing choices.
• Use fresh and crisp vegetables for the optimal flavor.
• Don’t overdress the salad, as this can make it mushy.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Advance preparation:

• You can prepare the salad up to twelve hours ahead of time to prevent the lettuce from wilting.

Fridge:

• Save the tasty tahini salad in a closed vessel and refrigerate it for only thirty-six hours.

Freezer:

• This salad is not appropriate for freezing.

FAQs

Can I include protein to prepare this tahini salad?

• Yes, you can include protein like cooked lentils, tofu, crumbled falafel, beans, chickpeas, or tempeh in tahini salad.

What qualifies this salad as vegan?

• There are no animal components in this salad, making it vegan. Typically, the salad dressing is made using plant-based ingredients including tahini, water, lemon juice, and garlic.

How can I make tahini salad taste better?

• Create this tahini salad with different spices and herbs to improve the flavor. Sumac, paprika, cumin, and coriander are all excellent additions. Pour olive oil over the salad or also add toasted sesame seeds for flavor.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Total Quantity 4 people servings
Total Calories 220 kcal
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Protein 9 g
Sugar 5 g
Total Fat 12 g
Sodium 626 mg
Iron 4 mg