Garden's Symphony Salad
This salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, with a refreshing lemon-tahini dressing that ties it all together. The mixed greens provide a base, while the cucumbers, bell pepper, celery, carrots, and radishes add crunch and sweetness. The lemon-tahini dressing is tangy and creamy, with a hint of garlic. It's the perfect way to brighten up this salad and make it a truly special dish.
The inspiration for this salad came to me one day when I was browsing through a farmers market. I was struck by the vibrant colors and textures of all the fresh produce, and I knew I had to create a salad that would showcase them. I started with a base of mixed greens, and then I added cucumbers, bell pepper, celery, carrots, and radishes. I wanted the salad to be crunchy and refreshing, so I sliced all of the vegetables very thinly. For the dressing, I decided to make a lemon-tahini dressing. I love the tangy flavor of lemon, and I thought it would pair well with the sweetness of the vegetables. I also added a hint of garlic to the dressing for extra flavor. The final touch was a garnish of fresh herbs, which added a pop of color and freshness to the salad.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Mixed greens (such as spinach, kale, or romaine lettuce)
  • Cucumber, thinly sliced
  • Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • Celery, thinly sliced
  • Carrots, thinly sliced
  • Radishes, thinly sliced
  • Lemon-tahini dressing (see below for recipe)
  • Fresh herbs, such as basil, cilantro, or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, bell pepper, celery, carrots, and radishes.
  2. Drizzle with the lemon-tahini dressing and toss to coat.
  3. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The combination of crunchy vegetables and creamy dressing creates a textural contrast that is both satisfying and refreshing.
  • The lemon-tahini dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy, and it complements the sweetness of the vegetables.
  • The fresh herbs add a pop of color and freshness to the salad.