Description
This vibrant Green Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing combines fresh salad greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp shallots, and protein-rich chickpeas, all tossed in a creamy, tangy lemon tahini dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal, this salad brings a refreshing Middle Eastern-inspired flavor to your table in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- Spring salad mix or any salad mix you prefer – enough for 2 servings
- Handful of grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- Microgreens (optional)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- Mineral salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Tahini Dressing
- 4 tablespoons tahini
- Juice of one large lemon
- Dash of mineral salt
- Dash of garlic salt
- Dash of red pepper flakes
- 2 – 3 tablespoons water or lemon juice, as needed to thin the dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the Tahini Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, mineral salt, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes until well combined. Gradually add water or lemon juice, stirring continuously until you reach the desired creamy but pourable consistency. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the Salad: On a serving plate or bowl, arrange the salad mix, halved grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced shallots, and microgreens if using. Add half of the rinsed chickpeas over the greens.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle the prepared lemon tahini dressing generously over the salad. Sprinkle the remaining chickpeas on top and season with mineral salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Toss gently if desired and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh lemon juice with lime juice for a slightly different citrus flavor.
- Microgreens are optional but add a lovely texture and nutrition boost.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your spice tolerance.
- For a nuttier dressing, toast the tahini lightly before mixing.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day; dress just before serving to keep greens crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
