Dill & Grape Salad Recipe – With Tahini Dressing

Full Loaded Salad Recipe – Fresh and Full of Flavor

This salad recipe is nutrient dense and full of flavor. The tahini dressing is insane by the way.

“Salads are boring” – I used to think this too…

Salads were probably my least favorite food. I basically never ate them growing up. The salads we did have in my house were romaine, croutons and ranch. I would end up eating the croutons and ranch only. haha. Even at the beginning of the healthy and wellness journey I was not drawn to salads. Over the past two years, I’ve been experimenting more and more with different salad ideas. This salad is anything but boring. It is flavorful, filling and packed with nutrient dense foods. It’s a win on all fronts—flavor, nutrition, and satisfaction. Win, win, win.

What inspired this recipe?

Experimenting is what led me to this recipe. I threw a bunch of things together and created this nutritious salad. Tahini came to mind right away when I wanted to make a new dressing and it worked out perfectly. As for the salad as a whole, I threw together the flavors that I thought would together. This is one of the recipes that you start recording even when you haven’t made it before and you get a gut feeling it’s going to taste good. Thank the heavens it did.
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Here’s why you’ll love this salad! →

My Highlighted Ingredients that I love for their healing properties

Green Grapes :
Grapes are rich in vitamins C and K, both essential for immune function, skin health, and blood clotting.
Contain antioxidants like flavonoids and resveratrol, which help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals.
The fiber and potassium found in green grapes support cardiovascular health by helping lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Grapes have a high water content, which can help keep you hydrated.
The fiber content aids digestion and can help prevent constipation.
Butter Lettuce :
It has essential vitamins like vitamin A, which supports eye health, and vitamin K, which promotes proper blood clotting and bone health.
Good source of folate, a B vitamin important for cell function and tissue growth. It’s especially crucial for pregnant women, as it aids in fetal development.
High water content, helping to keep you hydrated.
Contains antioxidants like beta-carotene, which helps protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Its fiber content supports digestive health and promote gut health.
Walnuts :
They are one of the best plant-based sources of omega-3s, particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). These all support heart health by reducing inflammation and lowering cholesterol.
High levels of antioxidants, omega-3s, and vitamin E, which can help protect the brain from oxidative stress.
Improves the gut microbiota by increasing beneficial bacteria, which supports digestive health and overall well-being. Plus, good bowel movements.

The recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup of Green Grapes – Cut in half, long ways
• 7 Radishes – Sliced thin
• 1/2 Cup of Walnuts – Roughly chopped
• Whole Large Bowl of Butter Lettuce – I got the bag from Tj’s and used the whole bag
• Whole Bushel of Dill – Roughly chopped
• 1/2 Cup of Feta – Roughly chopped
• 1/2 Large Red Onion – Chopped small
• 1/2 Large Cucumber – Peeled and chopped small

For The Salad Dressing:

• 1 Tbsp Tahini
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• 1/2 Lemon Juice
• 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar – I used Red Wine Vin the next time I made this salad and it was really good too.
• 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• 1/8 Cup Water – Maybe more depending on how thick it is

Method:

1. For reference, the top left photo is the butter lettuce I’ve been buying from Trader Joe’s. It’s honestly really fresh for a bagged lettuce. First you are going to add said butter lettuce to a bowl, followed by your grapes, halved lengthwise.

2. Next you are going to add your chopped walnuts, onion, cucumber and feta.

3. Up next is the radishes & dill.
4. For the dressing you are going to mix all the ingredients together except the water.
   When it’s smooth, whisk in the water. Mix well.
   If you prefer yours a little waterier go ahead and add a little more, until you reach the desired consistency.

5. You are finished!! Enjoy this luscious tasty salad! Feel free to add chicken to it if you’re looking for extra protein!

Other recipes you would love:

My nutrient dense Orzo Salad – A must. A no brainer if you loved this recipe!
Sausage & Peppers w/ my cilantro sauce – The perfect healthy dinner on a budget!
The Loaded Egg Salad on Sourdough – Just take my word for it. It’s a show-stopper.
The Best Soup Recipe Ever – My Leek & Ginger soup. Nourishing and healing.
Zucchini Lasagna – Low carb, Keto friendly dinner!

Questions/Comments?

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