Rudy’s Sunshine Salad (Israeli-Inspired Tahini Salad)
Rudy’s Sunshine Salad (Israeli-Inspired Tahini Salad) is a refreshing, vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer with its colorful mix of fresh veggies and creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a healthy side, this salad is not only nutritious but also incredibly quick to prepare. With its zesty lime flavor and satisfying crunch from chickpeas and cucumbers, Rudy’s Sunshine Salad is sure to become a seasonal favorite. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your choice of seasonal produce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 limes
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 14-oz can chickpeas (drained)
- 2 medium cucumbers (diced)
- 5 stalks celery (diced)
- ½ cup cilantro (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by grating the zest from one lime into a medium bowl. Add juice from both limes, salt, tahini, and olive oil; whisk until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, diced cucumbers, diced celery, and cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is well combined.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg