Salata Tahini--Middle Eastern Tahini Salad Recipe

Name: Salata Tahini--Middle Eastern Tahini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tomatoes (cut into small or medium cubes); 2 cucumbers (cut into small or medium cubes); 1 garlic clove (finely smash); 1 cup tahini; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 tablespoon dried mint; olive oil (to garnish); salt; hot serrano peppers (optional) or jalapeno pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1
*May need to adjust tahini and water levels to desired consistency*. Consistency should be creamy.
2
Dice up tomatoes and cucumbers and combine them together in a medium bowl.
3
Place garlic, hot pepper and salt in a mortar.
4
Smash until mushed.
5
Tahini dressing takes a bit of stirring to become creamy so, you can either add tahini,and water in a bowl by itself and mix or you can add to the same bowl with the cucumbers and tomatoes.
6
Add lemon in increments to achieve desired tartness.
7
Stir the dressing until smooth and creamy.
8
combine everything including garlic/hot pepper together making sure you have added the mint.
9
Take tbsp of dried mint, Place in hand and take other hand and rub together, this will sort of grind the mint up smaller and separate it from any stems.
10
Place in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
11
Serve with a swirl of olive oil on top.
12
Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tomatoes (cut into small or medium cubes), 2 cucumbers (cut into small or medium cubes), 1 garlic clove (finely smash), 1 cup tahini, and more.

Yes, Salata Tahini--Middle Eastern Tahini Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salata Tahini--Middle Eastern Tahini Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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