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Rudy’s Sunshine Salad

Rudy's Sunshine Salad: A Zesty Vegan Delight for Your Table

Rudy’s Sunshine Salad is a vibrant mix of fresh ingredients, featuring a creamy tahini dressing, perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 2 medium Limes Zest and juice from fresh limes
  • 1 pinch Salt Sea salt or kosher salt preferred
  • 1/4 cup Tahini Nut-free alternative: sunflower seed butter
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Adds smoothness and fruity finish
Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 1 large Cucumber Diced (Persian or English preferred)
  • 1 cup Celery Diced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large bowl
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. Begin by zesting one lime and placing the zest into a medium mixing bowl. Squeeze the juice from both limes into the bowl, then add a pinch of salt, tahini, and extra virgin olive oil. Whisk the mixture vigorously for about 1-2 minutes until it becomes smooth and creamy.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, add the drained chickpeas, diced cucumbers, diced celery, and chopped cilantro. Gently mix the ingredients with a wooden spoon or salad tongs, ensuring even distribution of colors and textures.
Mixing and Serving
  1. Drizzle the creamy tahini dressing over the salad mixture. Using your salad tongs or spoon, carefully toss everything together until the vegetables are well-coated with the dressing. Serve the salad immediately for the freshest flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best taste, use fresh vegetables and limes. The salad tastes best when enjoyed shortly after preparation.

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