Rudy’s Sunshine Salad (Israeli-Inspired Tahini Salad) Recipe
Rudy’s Sunshine Salad is a refreshing Israeli-inspired tahini salad that bursts with flavors of lime, tahini, and fresh vegetables. It’s a perfect side dish for any meal or a light, healthy lunch option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Israeli
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 2 limes
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup tahini (60 g)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (60 mL)
Salad:
- 1 14-oz can chickpeas, drained (400 g)
- 2 medium cucumbers, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 5 stalks celery, diced
- ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- Dressing: Grate the zest from 1 lime and add it to a medium bowl, along with the juice from both limes. Whisk in salt, tahini, and olive oil.
- Salad: Add drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced celery, and chopped cilantro to a large bowl.
- Toss: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 327 kcal
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Sodium: 853mg
- Fat: 21.8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1g
- Carbohydrates: 30.5g
- Fiber: 6.9g
- Protein: 7.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
