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Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Tahini

A refreshing and healthy salad featuring thinly sliced zucchini ribbons, tossed in a creamy 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
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Tahini Dressing
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons water to thin dressing
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. Using a vegetable peeler, slice the zucchini into thin ribbons and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
Make the Tahini 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 tahini dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  2. Transfer the salad to a serving plate and enjoy immediately.

Notes

For added crunch, consider including nuts or seeds such as sunflower seeds or almonds.