Description
Zoodle Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing is a refreshing, vibrant dish that combines spiralized zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and aromatic herbs, all enveloped in a zesty lemon-tahini sauce. Perfect for summer picnics or light dinners, this salad is not just delicious; it’s also a celebration of fresh flavors that will impress even the most skeptical eaters. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s a delightful option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini (spiralized)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchini into noodle shapes using a spiralizer.
- Dice the cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine zoodles with diced veggies and pour the dressing over them. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately and garnish with additional herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg