Snap Pea Radish Tahini Salad (Printable)

Crisp snap peas and radishes with herbs and a creamy tahini-lemon dressing for a bright, no-cook spring side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 200 g snap peas, trimmed and halved on the diagonal
02 - 6–8 radishes, thinly sliced
03 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
04 - 30 g fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
05 - 30 g fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped

→ Tahini Dressing

06 - 3 tbsp tahini
07 - 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
08 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
10 - 2 tbsp cold water (more as needed)
11 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
12 - ½ tsp salt
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

14 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
15 - Lemon zest (optional, for garnish)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Prepare all vegetables: trim snap peas, and thinly slice radishes and spring onions. Place in a large salad bowl with mint and parsley.
02 - For the dressing: Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup (or honey), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in water, one tablespoon at a time, until smooth and pourable.
03 - Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until vegetables are coated.
04 - Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and lemon zest, if desired.
05 - Serve immediately for maximum freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy tahini dressing makes these spring vegetables sing in a way that feels fresh but never fussy.
  • Every bite has a bright, crisp snap and a pop of nutty-sesame—perfect when the weather begs for something light.
02 -
  • I once tried to save time by mixing the dressing straight into the bowl—trust me, whisk in a separate bowl so the tahini doesn’t seize.
  • Letting the salad sit too long makes the veggies weep and lose their crunch—wait until just before serving to dress it.
03 -
  • Slice everything as evenly as possible—the look and texture really do make a difference in each bite.
  • A microplane zester brings out the absolute best in your lemon zest garnish—don’t skip this final flourish.
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