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Fresh Mint and Cucumber Salad With Tahini Vinaigrette Recipe

Fresh Mint and Cucumber Salad With Tahini Vinaigrette Recipe

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Fresh Mint and Cucumber Salad With Tahini Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp tahini
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tsp shallots, minced (or red onion or scallion, white part)
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp light agave nectar (or honey)
3/4 cup plain soy yogurt (or regular yogurt)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
sea salt
feshly ground black pepper (optional)
1 english cucumber, peeled, thinly sliced
1 tbsp fresh mint, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced

Directions:

To make vinaigrette:.
Combine tahini, oil, lemon juice, shallot, garlic, agave nectar, yogurt, vinegar, and 1/4 cup water in a blender and puree until smooth, adding more water if needed to make dressing pourable. Add cayenne and season to taste with salt and pepper(if using).
To make salad:.
Place the cucumber in a small bowl, top with enough of dressing to coat generously, and then sprinkle with the mint and parsley. Toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1007.87 Kcal (4220 kJ)
Calories from fat	894.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	99.39g	153%
Sodium	23.46mg	1%
Potassium	185.17mg	4%
Total Carbs	26.08g	9%
Sugars	18.12g	72%
Dietary Fiber	2.6g	10%
Protein	6.36g	13%
Vitamin C	19.3mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	45.2mg	251%
Calcium	243.3mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	349.86 Kcal (1465 kJ)
Calories from fat	310.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.5g	153%
Sodium	8.14mg	1%
Potassium	64.28mg	4%
Total Carbs	9.05g	9%
Sugars	6.29g	72%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	10%
Protein	2.21g	13%
Vitamin C	6.7mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	15.7mg	251%
Calcium	84.5mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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