Cucumber Salad with Tahini Dressing

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds cucumber 
• 1 Tbsp salt 
• 3 Tbsp sesame seed 
• 1 Tbsp juice of lemon 
• 2 Tbsp water thick ( depending on how your tahini is)
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic minced
• 4 servings lemon zest 
• 0.3 cup onion red chopped
• 2 Tbsp mint leaves chopped
• 2 Tbsp basil chopped
• 2 Tbsp parsley chopped
• 4 servings salt and pepper black to taste

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• colander

Directions

1. Seed and slice the cucumbers: If the cucumber peels are thick or bitter, peel them. If not, leave them on. Slice the cucumbers lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a small spoon. Slice the cucumbers again lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch to 1/3-inch cuts.
2. Toss with salt and let drain: Toss the seeded, diced cucumbers in a colander with the tablespoon of salt.
3. Let drain in the sink while you chop everything else and make the dressing.
4. Make the dressing: In a large bowl, mix the tahini, lemon juice and warm water until combined. Stir in the garlic, lemon zest and red onion.
5. Rinse the cucumbers: Briefly rinse the cucumbers under cool water and pat them dry with paper towels in the colander.
6. Add the cucumbers to the bowl with the dressing and gently toss to combine well.
7. Add in the herbs.
8. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Serve cool.