Tahini contains 20% more calcium than dairy milk, which is why Mediterranean grandmothers called it 'liquid bones.'
Tahini and Cabbage Salad
Dive into this zesty Tahini and Cabbage Salad, where crunchy cabbage meets a creamy tahini dressing that’s brightened up with a splash of lemon and a kick of garlic. It’s a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing! This salad is not just a side; it’s a vibrant centerpiece for any meal!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 1/4 cabbage
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 tbs Greek yogurt (15 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 2TBS tahini (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Salt
📦Other(2)
- 1 tsp aleppo chilli (5 ml)
- 2 tsp nigella seeds (10 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Finely slice the cabbage and place in a mixing bowl, add the nigella seeds and Aleppo pepper and set aside.
- 2
In a bowl add the crushed garlic, tahini, lemon juice, yogurt and salt and bring it together with 1 TBS water.
- 3
Massage the dressing into the cabbage slaw and serve with plenty of lemon zest.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Salt the sliced cabbage and let it sit for 15-20 minutes before dressing to draw out excess moisture through osmosis, preventing a watery salad and concentrating flavors.technique15-20 minutes
- ✓Whisk tahini with lemon juice first before adding other liquids - the acid helps emulsify the sesame oils and prevents the tahini from seizing into a paste.technique
- ✓Slice cabbage to 1/8-inch thickness using a sharp knife or mandoline because thicker pieces won't absorb dressing properly and thinner pieces become mushy when massaged.technique1/8-inch thickness
- ✓Toast nigella seeds in a dry pan for 30-45 seconds until fragrant to activate their volatile oils and intensify their onion-like flavor before adding to raw cabbage.ingredient30-45 seconds
- ✓Add tahini dressing gradually while massaging to prevent over-dressing - cabbage should be lightly coated but not swimming, as it will continue releasing moisture.timing
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