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Tahini potato salad in a round serving bowl garnished with extra chopped herbs with lemon wedges in a small dish nearby, serving spoon nearby.
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Vegan Potato Salad with Tahini

Easy vegan potato salad made with baby potatoes, celery, and herbs tossed in a creamy lemon-tahini dressing. A simple no-mayo side that keeps well chilled.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Salad, Side, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds baby potatoes rinsed and halved
  • 2 ½ teaspoons salt divided
  • ½ cup tahini
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup water as needed to thin
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
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Instructions

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
  • While the potatoes cook, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, black pepper, and remaining 1 ½ teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the water until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
  • Add the warm potatoes directly to the bowl and toss gently until evenly coated.
  • Fold in the celery, green onions, parsley, and fresh dill.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors develop. Stir gently before serving.

Notes

My Top Tip: Give it a stir before serving. The dressing can thicken slightly in the fridge, so a quick stir loosens everything back up right before it hits the table.
Storage: Store leftover tahini potato salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Give it a gentle stir before serving, since the tahini dressing may thicken as it chills. You may need to add a small splash of water or lemon juice to loosen it back up.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 748mg | Potassium: 849mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 497IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg

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