Cucumber Salad with Pomegranate and Tahini Dressing

The Cucumber TikTok Viral Salad is a crunchy, refreshing salad that exploded in popularity for its simple ingredients and addictive dressing. I have changed the dressing to Mediterranean version. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 large cucumbers, sliced into rounds or half-moons or shaved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts

Tahini Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (or 1 teaspoon honey + extra lemon juice)
  • Water to thin, as needed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Slice cucumbers and onions and set them in a large bowl.
  2. Make the tahini dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and pomegranate molasses. If the dressing is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until it reaches a smooth consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Toss the salad: Take a canister or large vertical container, Fill the ingredients. Drizzle the tahini dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss until well coated.
  4. Finish with a crunch: Sprinkle peanuts on top for a nutty crunch if desired.

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