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Colorful Rainbow Salad with Tahini Dressing

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A vibrant and healthy salad packed with fresh vegetables and a creamy tahini dressing, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup carrot, julienned
  • 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 cup sweet corn kernels, drained
  • 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
  • 0.25 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2–3 tablespoons water to thin dressing (add gradually until desired consistency)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Toppings

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or mint) (optional)

Instructions 

  • Slice, julienne, shred, and halve all vegetables, then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add water gradually until dressing is pourable.
  • Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently to coat.
  • Sprinkle sunflower seeds and herbs on top, if desired. Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes.

Notes

For extra crunch, add more seeds or nuts. Adjust dressing thickness with water as needed.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: International
Keyword: Vegetables