Snap Pea Radish Tahini Salad (Printer-friendly)

Crisp snap peas, sliced radishes and herbs tossed in a creamy tahini-lemon dressing—bright, quick, and vegan-friendly.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 200 g snap peas, trimmed and halved on the diagonal
02 - 6–8 radishes, thinly sliced
03 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
04 - 30 g fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
05 - 30 g fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped

→ Tahini Dressing

06 - 3 tbsp tahini
07 - 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
08 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
10 - 2 tbsp cold water (more as needed)
11 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
12 - ½ tsp salt
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

14 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
15 - Lemon zest (optional, for garnish)

# Directions:

01 - Prepare all vegetables: trim snap peas, and thinly slice radishes and spring onions. Place in a large salad bowl with mint and parsley.
02 - For the dressing: Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup (or honey), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in water, one tablespoon at a time, until smooth and pourable.
03 - Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until vegetables are coated.
04 - Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and lemon zest, if desired.
05 - Serve immediately for maximum freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy tahini dressing clings to every bite, elevating even the humble snap pea or radish into something luxurious.
  • It's the ultimate no-cook meal—fresh, fuss-free, and endlessly adaptable to what's in season.
02 -
  • Once I overdressed the salad and the vegetables became limp within minutes, so drizzle lightly and toss gently for crisp results.
  • Whisking the tahini with water gradually instead of all at once is the secret to a perfectly smooth, creamy dressing.
03 -
  • Use ice-cold water when thinning the tahini dressing—it's the trick to keeping it velvety and light instead of gloopy.
  • Chop herbs at the last minute so they stay vibrant and aromatic as you serve.
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