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Carrot Salad with Tahini Dressing

Cultural Context

Originating from the Mediterranean region, carrot salad with tahini dressing showcases the vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients characteristic of Greek cuisine. This dish is often served as a refreshing side, celebrating the humble carrot's natural sweetness paired with the nutty richness of tahini. Today, it has gained popularity worldwide, with variations appearing in many salads across different cultures.

MediterraneanGRside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups grated carrots
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and offers a similar creamy texture.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

1

Grate the carrots into a large bowl.

2

In a separate bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and minced garlic.

3

Add olive oil to the tahini mixture and whisk until smooth.

4

Stir in water gradually to achieve desired dressing consistency.

5

Season the dressing with cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.

6

Pour the tahini dressing over the grated carrots.

7

Toss the carrots until evenly coated with the dressing.

8

Chop fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.

9

Add a drizzle of honey for sweetness, if desired.

10

Top with sesame seeds for garnish.

11

Serve immediately or let it chill for 30 minutes to meld flavors.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

Carrot SaladTahini Carrot Salad

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