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Loving Day Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Lemon Tahini

A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring zucchini ribbons, fresh herbs, and a creamy lemon tahini dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into ribbons
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
Lemon Tahini Dressing
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons water to thin the dressing
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. Using a vegetable peeler, slice the zucchini into long ribbons and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint to the bowl with the zucchini.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, water, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  2. Serve immediately on a platter.

Notes

This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored separately.