Best 2 Lebanese Tuna Tahini Salad Recipes

Lebanese tuna tahini salad is a flavorful and healthy dish that combines the freshness of tuna with the creaminess of tahini dressing. This popular salad is a staple of Lebanese cuisine and is enjoyed as a light lunch or a refreshing appetizer. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe will guide you in creating a delicious and authentic Lebanese tuna tahini salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

LEBANESE-STYLE TUNA SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Lebanese-Style Tuna Salad with Tahini Dressing image

Categories Salad Blender Onion Lemon Pine Nut Tuna Sesame Parsley Gourmet

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

For the dressing
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste, available at natural foods stores and some supermarkets)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1/3 cup olive oil
four 6 1/2-ounce cans tuna packed in oil, drained and flaked
2 pounds onions, sliced thin
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup pine nuts
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves plus parsley sprigs for garnish
6 to 8 pita loaves, quartered and opened into pockets

Steps:

Make the dressing:
In a blender blend together the tahini, the lemon juice, the garlic paste, and the cayenne, with the motor running add the oil in a stream, blending until the dressing is emulsified, and season the dressing with salt.
Make the tuna salad:
In a bowl toss the tuna lightly with half the dressing and mound the mixture on a large platter. In a large heavy skillet cook the onions in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 50 minutes, or until they are golden brown, and season them with salt and pepper. With a fork scatter the onions over the tuna. In the skillet cook the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring, until they are golden and scatter them over the onions. Drizzle the salad with the remaining dressing and sprinkle it with the chopped parsley. Garnish the salad with the parsley sprigs and serve it with the pita pockets.

LEBANESE TUNA TAHINI SALAD

Lebanese Tuna Tahini Salad image

I've recently discovered tahini and absolutely love it! In this healther adaptation of tuna salad, tahini replaces mayonnaise as the emulsifier and adds unique flavor along with the Middle Eastern spices. I like to add apples to my tuna salad for a contrasting sweet, tart flavor.

Provided by Stephanie Z.

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons tahini
1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 lemon, juice of, about 3 tablespoons
2 tablespoons dried parsley
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2-2 teaspoons cumin
salt and pepper
3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 tablespoons capers
3 tablespoons green olives, chopped
1/2 cup apple, chopped (optional)

Steps:

In a food processor blend together the tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and spices.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a bowl toss the tuna, onion, celery, and apples lightly with the dressing to coat.
Serve in a whole wheat pita with tomatoes, cucumber, and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.7, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 543.6, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 25.2

Tips:

- Use the freshest tuna possible for the best flavor. - If you don't have tahini on hand, you can make your own by blending roasted sesame seeds with olive oil and lemon juice. - Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice to your liking. - If you want a spicier salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper. - For a heartier salad, add some cooked quinoa or lentils. - Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This Lebanese Tuna Tahini Salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. The salad is also very versatile, and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this Lebanese Tuna Tahini Salad a try.

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