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:
- Prepare the vegetables: Slice cucumbers and onions and set them in a large bowl.
- 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.
- 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.
- Finish with a crunch: Sprinkle peanuts on top for a nutty crunch if desired.