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Radicchio Crunch Salad with Creamy Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Name: Radicchio Crunch Salad with Creamy Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 small head of radicchio, leaves separated; 1 medium cucumber, diced; 1 ripe tomato, cut into wedges; 2 small radishes, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1/4 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice); 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts or cress; 2 tbsp tahini; 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tbsp water (to thin); 1/2 tsp maple syrup or agave; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; Pinch of salt

Category:

Salad

Difficulty: Easy

Serves:

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 0.0

Rating:

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June 24, 2025 by Chef Molly

This vibrant, fresh, and slightly bitter salad brings together crunchy vegetables and peppery sprouts with a luscious lemon-tahini dressing. It’s completely gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free—ideal for anyone seeking a clean, flavorful side dish or light meal with a gourmet twist.

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What You’ll Need:

Salad Base

1 small head of radicchio, leaves separated
1 medium cucumber, diced
1 ripe tomato, cut into wedges
2 small radishes, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/4 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice)
1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts or cress

Dressing (Creamy Lemon-Tahini)

2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp water (to thin)
1/2 tsp maple syrup or agave
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Pinch of salt

Prepration for:Radicchio Crunch Salad with Creamy Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Step 1/4

Prepare the Vegetables: Rinse and pat dry the radicchio leaves. Dice cucumber and tomato. Thinly slice the radishes lengthwise. Cut pineapple into small chunks if using fresh.

Step 2/4

Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Add water a bit at a time until smooth and pourable.

Step 3/4

Assemble the Salad: Layer radicchio at the base of a bowl. Scatter cucumber, radish, tomato, and pineapple over the top. Drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing. Sprinkle alfalfa sprouts or cress on top for a peppery bite.

Step 4/4

Serve Immediately: Best enjoyed fresh. Optionally chill the dressing before serving.

Chef's Tips & Notes

Dietary Notes: 100% Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free (depending on tahini origin—typically sesame seed-based)

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Radicchio Crunch Salad with Creamy Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the Vegetables:
Rinse and pat dry the radicchio leaves.
Dice cucumber and tomato.
Thinly slice the radishes lengthwise.
Cut pineapple into small chunks if using fresh.

Step 2

Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
Add water a bit at a time until smooth and pourable.

Step 3

Assemble the Salad:
Layer radicchio at the base of a bowl.
Scatter cucumber, radish, tomato, and pineapple over the top.
Drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing.
Sprinkle alfalfa sprouts or cress on top for a peppery bite.

Step 4

Serve Immediately:
Best enjoyed fresh. Optionally chill the dressing before serving.

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Radicchio Crunch Salad with Creamy Lemon-Tahini Dressing

What You’ll Need:

Salad Base

Dressing (Creamy Lemon-Tahini)

Prepration for:Radicchio Crunch Salad with Creamy Lemon-Tahini Dressing

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