Description
What truly elevates this salad is a dairy-free creamy herby tahini ranch dressing. Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly smooth, this luscious dressing is a celebration of wholesome ingredients and bold flavours.
Ingredients
Units
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced or finely grated
- Pinch of salt
- 50ml lemon juice
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 90–100ml ice water
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh thinly sliced chives
Chopped Salad with Pita Chips:
- 2 pita bread
- 1 pepper
- 1 pack baby cucumbers
- 1 bunch radishes
- 2 tomatoes
- 3 spring onions
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the minced garlic and lemon juice and let it infuse for 10 minutes to soften the raw garlic taste. Set aside.
- Chop the pepper, baby cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes, and spring onions into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the herbs for the salad, and add these to the chopped vegetables. Place the ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
- To the lemon garlic mixture add the tahini and salt, whisking until thoroughly blended to a thick paste.
- Gradually add ice water, 2 tablespoons at a time, whisking until smooth. Initially, it will thicken, but continue to add the iced water a little at a time to achieve a creamy, light-coloured tahini sauce the consistency of double cream.
- Add the chopped dill, parsley, and thinly sliced chives, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Prepare pita chips: Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) or air fryer to 160°C (320°F).
- Cut the pita bread into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the pita pieces on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven or air fryer for 5-10 minutes until crisp and lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
Assembly
- Once ready to serve, season the vegetables and toss the chopped salad with a few spoonfuls of the dressing until evenly coated.
- Take a serving plate and spread a thin layer of the remaining herby tahini dressing.
- Arrange the dressed salad on top.
- Serve immediately with crispy pita chips on the side or dotted through the salad for crunch.
Notes
This recipe yields ¾ cup of salad dressing
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Category: Salads
- Cuisine: Mediterranean