Rainbow Salad Tahini Dressing (Print Version)

Crisp vegetables tossed in a tangy tahini dressing create a vibrant, healthy, and refreshing dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
02 - 1 cup yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup carrot, julienned
04 - 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
05 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - ½ cup sweet corn kernels (cooked or canned, drained)
08 - ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 2 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)

→ Tahini Dressing

10 - ¼ cup tahini
11 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 1 clove garlic, minced
15 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water (to thin dressing)
16 - ½ teaspoon salt
17 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

18 - 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds
19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or mint)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Wash and slice all vegetables as described, then combine them in a large salad bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper; gradually add water until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle toasted sunflower seeds and fresh herbs on top if desired.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to enhance crispness.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in 20 minutes, which means you can serve it on nights when cooking feels like too much effort.
  • The tahini dressing is so good you'll find yourself drizzling it on everything for the next week.
  • It tastes even better the next day as the vegetables soften slightly and flavors meld together.
02 -
  • Never dress the salad more than an hour before serving or the vegetables will start to soften and release water, making everything soggy.
  • Tahini can be finicky—if your dressing breaks or looks grainy, add a tablespoon of warm water and whisk vigorously until it comes back together.
03 -
  • Buy a good quality tahini and store it in the fridge once opened; it keeps the oil from separating and the flavor from going rancid.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, prepare the vegetables ahead but dress it just before serving to keep everything crisp and fresh.
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