Smashed Cucumber and Potato Salad with Tahini Dressing

Name: Smashed Cucumber and Potato Salad with Tahini Dressing
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 lb. baby yukon gold potatoes; 5 small cucumbers (smashed and cut into pieces); ¼ of a large red onion (thinly sliced and rinsed under cold water); 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish); 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill (plus more for garnish); 2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint (plus more for garnish); Sesame seeds (for garnish); 3 Tbsp tahini; 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard; 1 lemon zested and juiced; ½ inch piece of ginger (finely grated); 2 tsp water; 1 tsp honey; ⅓ cup olive oil; Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)

7 steps

Serves 4

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:52:06 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories1460.6 kcal (73%)

Total Fat103 g (147%)

Carbs129.2 g (50%)

Sugars23.7 g (26%)

Protein23.3 g (47%)

Sodium1178.8 mg (59%)

Fiber16.6 g (59%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

1 lbbaby yukon gold potatoes

5cucumbers

small, smashed and cut into pieces

0.25red onion

large, thinly sliced and rinsed under cold water

3 Tbspfresh parsley

chopped, plus more for garnish

2 Tbspfresh dill

chopped, plus more for garnish

2 Tbspfresh mint

chopped, plus more for garnish

sesame seeds

for garnish

3 Tbsptahini

1 Tbspwhole grain mustard

1lemon

zested and juiced

0.5 inchginger

piece, finely grated

2 tspwater

1 tsphoney

Instructions

Step 1

Add potatoes to a medium pot and cover with water.

Step 2

Bring to a boil and salt the water. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are just fork tender, about 12-15 minutes. Try not to overcook them so they aren't mushy in the salad.

Step 3

Drain potatoes and let cool completely. Once cool, cut into bite size wedges.

Step 4

Add potatoes, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, dill, and mint to a large bowl, Set aside.

Step 5

In a small bowl whisk tahini, mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, ginger, water, honey, and olive oil until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.*

Step 6

Pour dressing over the potatoes and cucumbers and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Serve topped with more fresh herbs and sesame seeds.**

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