FRESH MINT AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH TAHINI VINAIGRETTE

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This is a simple salad with a Middle Eastern feel. It's as easy as it looks! From The Conscious Cook by Chef Tal Ronnen.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons tahini
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (or grapeseed oil)
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 teaspoons shallots, minced (or red onion or scallion, white part)
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons light agave nectar (or honey)
3/4 cup plain soy yogurt (or regular yogurt)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
sea salt
feshly ground black pepper (optional)
1 English cucumber, peeled, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • To make vinaigrette:.
  • Combine tahini, oil, lemon juice, shallot, garlic, agave nectar, yogurt, vinegar, and 1/4 cup water in a blender and puree until smooth, adding more water if needed to make dressing pourable. Add cayenne and season to taste with salt and pepper(if using).
  • To make salad:.
  • Place the cucumber in a small bowl, top with enough of dressing to coat generously, and then sprinkle with the mint and parsley. Toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!

Shambhu Thapa
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh cucumbers and mint. It's also very easy to make and can be served as a side dish or main course.


Adrian Kennell
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred a dressing with more garlic and lemon juice.


Corey Levi
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This salad is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! The cucumber and mint are so refreshing, and the tahini dressing is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again!


Anica Moulder
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This salad was delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the dressing was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


jeba islam
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This salad was a bit too sour for my taste. I think I would have preferred a dressing with less lemon juice.


Mark Goldbridge left nut
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The cucumber and mint are a perfect combination, and the tahini dressing adds a nice creamy touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Kwagala Rihannah
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh cucumbers and mint. It's also very easy to make and can be served as a side dish or main course.


Obala Yes
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the dressing is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Tahsin Rafi
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Not a fan. The salad was too sour for my taste and the dressing was too heavy. I would not make this again.


Romio Sanjaya
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This salad was a disappointment. The flavors were bland and the dressing was too thick. I would not recommend this recipe.


Mark On keys
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This salad is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! The cucumber and mint are so refreshing, and the tahini dressing is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again!


Nwankwo Izuchukwu
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Refreshing and flavorful! This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The cucumber and mint are so refreshing, and the tahini dressing adds a nice creamy touch.


Cathtrina Jeffery
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This salad is a keeper! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of cucumber and mint, and the tahini dressing is divine. I will definitely be making this again and again!


MD. ARIFUL
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Easy and delicious! I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. The flavors were well-balanced and the salad was very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again!


Shaharia Islam
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This salad was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The tahini dressing was a perfect complement to the cucumber and mint. I will definitely be making this again!


Reagan Joseline
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Refreshing and delicious! The mint and cucumber were so refreshing, and the tahini dressing added a nice creamy touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Michael Sesock
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Loved this salad! It was so easy to make and packed with flavor. The tahini dressing was especially delicious. Will definitely be making this again!


Tanka Maya
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This salad was incredibly refreshing and flavorful. The combination of cucumber and mint was perfect, and the tahini vinaigrette added a nice creamy richness. I will definitely be making this again!


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