Rudy’s Sunshine Salad (Israeli-Inspired Tahini Salad)
Rudy’s Sunshine Salad (Israeli-Inspired Tahini Salad) is a vibrant celebration of summer flavors, combining fresh vegetables with a creamy tahini dressing. This refreshing dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a quick side to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 limes
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 14-oz can chickpeas (drained)
- 2 medium cucumbers (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 5 stalks celery (diced)
- ½ cup cilantro (finely chopped)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, grate lime zest from one lime and squeeze juice from both limes. Whisk in salt, tahini, and olive oil until combined.
- In a large bowl, mix drained chickpeas, diced cucumbers, diced celery, and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg