Vibrant Rainbow Salad Tahini (Printable)

A vibrant, crisp mix of fresh vegetables with creamy tahini dressing, perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
02 - 1 cup yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup carrot, julienned
04 - 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
05 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - ½ cup sweet corn kernels, cooked or canned, drained
08 - ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 2 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)

→ Tahini Dressing

10 - ¼ cup tahini
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 1 clove garlic, minced
15 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water to thin dressing
16 - ½ teaspoon salt
17 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

18 - 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds
19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or mint)

# How to Make It:

01 - Thinly slice, shred, or julienne all vegetables as specified and combine in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add water gradually to achieve a pourable consistency.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle toasted sunflower seeds and fresh herbs on top if desired.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to enhance crispness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It actually tastes as vibrant as it looks, with a dressing that's creamy but doesn't feel heavy.
  • Twenty minutes from craving to plate, no cooking required, no excuses.
  • Every vegetable stays crisp and the tahini dressing brings them all together like old friends at a dinner party.
02 -
  • Don't skimp on fresh lemon juice—it's what keeps the tahini from feeling dense and heavy, and bottled just isn't the same.
  • Add the water to your dressing slowly; it's easier to thin it than thicken it, and everyone's tahini is different.
  • Toss gently so your vegetables stay whole and beautiful; you're dressing a salad, not making a slaw.
03 -
  • Toast your sunflower seeds in a dry pan for two minutes before using—it brings out a warmth that makes the whole salad taste more intentional.
  • If your tahini is very thick straight from the jar, gently warm it by setting the jar in hot water for a few minutes, and it'll whisk together smoothly without lumps.
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