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Nutritional Values
300kcal
8gProtein
18gCarbs
24gFat
5gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
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🌱 Sesame
Tahini Salad
How to order / say it
Say it
سلطة طحينة — [Ta-hee-nee sah-la-tah]
Order
I'd like the tahini salad, please.
Locally
سلطة طحينة، من فضلك.
Say locally
A simple salad featuring tahini sauce mixed with fresh vegetables.
Why try it?
This salad highlights the Egyptian love for simple yet boldly flavored dishes, serving as a versatile appetizer or side that complements many of Cairo's meat-heavy meals.
How it tastes
The creamy tahini adds a nutty, slightly bitter depth to the fresh crunch of vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers, boosted by the tanginess of lemon juice.
Origin & History — first documented: 1960
While tahini itself has been a part of Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries, in Egypt, it evolved in the late 20th century to include locally available fresh produce, becoming a staple in mezze spreads.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥜 100 g tahini
- 🍋 30 ml lemon juice
- 50 ml water
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic
- 🌿 2 tbsp parsley
- 🥕 100 g tomato
- 🥕 100 g cucumber
- 🧂 to taste salt
Method
- 1 Mix tahini with water and lemon juice until smooth.
- 2 Chop vegetables finely and combine with tahini sauce.
- 3 Add minced garlic and chopped parsley, stir well.
- 4 Season with salt to taste and serve chilled.
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