Greek Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
This Greek Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing brings together crisp vegetables, briny olives, and a creamy, tangy dressing that'll make your taste buds dance. I love how this salad combines traditional Greek ingredients with a Middle Eastern twist, creating a unique and satisfying dish that works perfectly as a main course or a stunning side.
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers diced
- 4 ripe tomatoes cut into wedges
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup Kalamata olives pitted
- 8 ounces feta cheese cubed
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3-4 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Start by making the dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together tahini and lemon juice (it will thicken at first, don't worry!).
- Add minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the tahini mixture. Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. The dressing should be creamy but pourable.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomato wedges, and sliced red onion.
- Add the chopped bell pepper and Kalamata olives to the bowl.
- Sprinkle fresh oregano over the vegetables and gently toss to combine.
- Add the cubed feta cheese on top.
- Drizzle with the lemon tahini dressing just before serving, or serve it on the side.