Snap Pea Radish Spring Tahini (Printable Version)

Crisp snap peas and sliced radishes tossed with herbs and a creamy tahini dressing for a bright, light spring dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - Snap peas - 2 cups, trimmed and halved on the diagonal
02 - Radishes - 6 to 8, thinly sliced
03 - Spring onions (scallions) - 2, thinly sliced
04 - Fresh mint leaves - 1 cup, roughly chopped
05 - Fresh parsley leaves - 1 cup, roughly chopped

→ Tahini dressing

06 - Tahini - 3 tablespoons
07 - Fresh lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
08 - Extra-virgin olive oil - 1 tablespoon
09 - Maple syrup or honey - 1 tablespoon
10 - Cold water - 2 tablespoons (add more as needed to thin dressing)
11 - Garlic - 1 clove, finely minced
12 - Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
13 - Freshly ground black pepper - to taste

→ Toppings

14 - Toasted sesame seeds - 2 tablespoons
15 - Lemon zest - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Trim snap peas and halve on the diagonal. Thinly slice radishes and spring onions. Place all vegetables in a large bowl and add the chopped mint and parsley.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup (or honey), minced garlic, salt and black pepper. Whisk while adding cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing is smooth and pourable.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently with a spatula or salad tongs until all pieces are evenly coated.
04 - Transfer the dressed salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top and add lemon zest if using.
05 - Serve immediately to preserve crispness. If preparing ahead, keep the dressing separate and combine just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy tahini dressing hugs each veggie so perfectly, sometimes I make extra just to dip fresh bread in.
  • Every bite packs a little crunch and herby zing, so it's impossible to get bored—or heavy.
02 -
  • Cutting the peas and radishes right before serving is key to keeping them crisp—if you prep too early, they’ll soften and lose their magic.
  • Whisking the water in slowly transforms the dressing from clumpy to gloriously creamy; don’t rush it.
03 -
  • Chill your salad bowl if you want that extra bit of cool crispness.
  • Roughly tearing mint gives brighter flavor than chopping—learned after several wilted herb attempts.
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