Snap Pea Radish Tahini Salad (Print Version)

Crisp snap peas and radishes tossed with herbs and a creamy tahini dressing for a bright spring starter.

# 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)

# How to Prepare:

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 -
  • This salad is the secret ally of every weeknight meal—it’s made in minutes and always gets impressed nods.
  • The tahini dressing is creamy, tangy, and quietly addictive—you’ll want to put it on everything.
02 -
  • Once, I added too much water to the dressing and ended up with a sad puddle—add a tiny bit at a time and stir in between.
  • Toss the salad just before serving so everything stays crunchy and doesn’t go limp.
03 -
  • Let the salad sit at room temperature for 5 minutes after tossing; the flavors meld and mellow beautifully.
  • For extra crunch, refrigerate the prepared vegetables in a cold bowl before dressing.
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