Snap Pea Radish Spring Salad (Printable View)

Crisp snap peas, sliced radishes and herbs tossed in tangy tahini dressing for a bright, refreshing spring salad.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups snap peas, trimmed and halved on the diagonal
02 - 6–8 radishes, thinly sliced
03 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
05 - 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped

→ Tahini Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons tahini
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
10 - 2 tablespoons cold water, plus more as needed to adjust consistency
11 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

14 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
15 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Trim snap peas, halve them on the diagonal, thinly slice radishes and spring onions, and combine with chopped mint and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a medium bowl whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup (or honey), minced garlic, salt and pepper; whisk in cold water one tablespoon at a time until the dressing is smooth and pourable.
03 - Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetables and toss gently with a spatula or salad servers until all components are evenly coated.
04 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls, scatter toasted sesame seeds over the top and finish with lemon zest if using.
05 - Serve immediately to preserve the vegetables' crispness; refrigerate dressing separately if preparing in advance.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This salad makes you feel like a kitchen magician—throw in fresh veggies, swirl up tahini, and suddenly you’ve got something special.
  • The creamy dressing balances the crunch, and leftover salad holds up surprisingly well if you’re lucky enough to have any.
02 -
  • Add the dressing gradually—too much at once can overwhelm the delicate greens (trust me, I learned the hard way).
  • Letting the radishes sit in cold water for a couple minutes before assembling makes them extra crisp and mellow.
03 -
  • Shake the tahini jar well before scooping—sometimes the best flavor hides at the bottom.
  • A microplane zester creates delicate shavings of lemon zest that look like sunshine scattered on the salad.
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