How to Make Red Cabbage-Asparagus Salad with Tahini Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Red Cabbage-Asparagus Salad with Tahini Dressing is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner. The combination of crunchy red cabbage, tender asparagus, and creamy tahini dressing creates a medley of textures and tastes that is simply irresistible. This salad is not only delicious but also incredibly healthy, making it a great choice for anyone looking to incorporate more vegetables into their diet.

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • white sugar to taste
  • ¾ pound thinly sliced red cabbage
  • 2 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta
  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 sprigs dill, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 mins
  • Total Time: 33 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Blanch asparagus until just tender, drain, and immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. When the asparagus is cold, drain and slice on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces.
  • In a small bowl, stir together tahini, water, lemon juice, and garlic. Stir in sugar to taste.
  • Toss together asparagus, red cabbage, radishes, green onions, feta, pine nuts, and dill in a large bowl. Pour in tahini dressing and mix to combine.
  • Nutrition

    161 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 90mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 61mg
    • Calcium: 132mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 563mg