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Shaved Cucumber Radish Salad with Garlic Lime Tahini & Basil Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant Shaved Cucumber Radish Salad featuring a tangy Garlic Lime Tahini dressing, fresh basil, and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for a light, healthy side or a cool summer appetizer, this salad combines crisp vegetables with zesty, creamy dressing for an irresistible bite.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Garlic Lime Tahini

  • ½ cup tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced with a Microplane
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 ½ tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • ⅓ cup cold water

Salad

  • 2 bunches radishes, stems removed (about 2 cups)
  • 4 Persian cucumbers
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves (a mix of Genovese, red opal & Thai)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons shelled and salted pistachios, chopped
  • Chili crisp, optional

Instructions

  1. Make the Garlic Lime Tahini: In a small food processor or using a stick blender in a jar, combine the tahini, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, maple syrup, vegan Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Pulse until combined. Then, with the motor on low, drizzle in the cold water through the feed tube. Stop to scrape down the sides and pulse a couple more times until the dressing is thick, whipped-like yet pourable. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then set aside in the fridge.
  2. Slice the Vegetables: Using a mandoline, thinly slice the radishes and Persian cucumbers. Transfer them into a large bowl. Finely slice the basil leaves and add to the bowl.
  3. Toss the Salad: Add the olive oil, lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper to the cucumber, radish, and basil mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. It’s important to toss just before serving to prevent the vegetables from releasing too much water.
  4. Assemble the Salad: Spread a generous layer of the garlic lime tahini onto your serving platter. Spoon the dressed cucumber, radish, and basil mixture evenly over the tahini layer.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the top. Optionally, add a spoonful of chili crisp for a spicy kick. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp freshness and creamy tang of this salad.

Notes

  • Always toss the cucumbers and radishes with salt, pepper, oil, and lime juice right before serving to avoid excess water release.
  • The garlic lime tahini dressing can be made up to 5 days in advance. Store it in the fridge and whisk with a splash of water before serving to restore its creamy texture.
  • Using a mandoline ensures thin, uniform slices which enhance the texture and appearance of the salad.
  • Vegan Worcestershire sauce can be substituted with soy sauce or tamari but will slightly change the flavor profile.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/shaved-cucumber-radish-salad-with-garlic-lime-tahini-and-basil-recipe/