How to make Tahini Salad

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion offers a milder flavor and is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro provides a fresh flavor, while spinach is economical.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini is lower in calories, and carrots are often cheaper.

Chop cucumbers into small cubes.

Dice tomatoes and place in a bowl.

Finely chop red onion and add to the bowl.

Dice bell peppers and mix with other vegetables.

Chop parsley and add to the salad.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture.

Drizzle olive oil on top of the salad.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.

Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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