Snap Pea Radish Spring Salad (Printable version)

Bright spring salad of snap peas, radishes, herbs and tangy tahini dressing — crisp, fresh and light.

# What You 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - Trim snap peas, and thinly slice radishes and spring onions. Place in a large salad bowl with mint and parsley.
02 - 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 Advice:

01 -
  • This salad is instantly impressive with almost no effort—my shortcut for looking fancy at picnics.
  • The creamy tahini dressing feels luxurious, but it’s sneakily healthy and pairs perfectly with crunchy, sweet veggies.
02 -
  • Don’t overdress the salad—too much tahini makes everything heavy instead of refreshing.
  • Taste the dressing before you add it; a little more lemon or a pinch more salt can completely wake it up.
03 -
  • If your tahini is thick or separated, stir a splash of hot water in before starting the dressing—it saves so much arm work.
  • A little extra mint added at the end lifts the whole salad, even if you think you’ve already got enough.
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