LebaneseMedium · Room Temperature
Roasted Beet Salad with Tahini and Fresh Herbs
A vibrant salad of caramelized roasted beets drizzled with silky tahini and bright lemon, finished with a generous scattering of fresh herbs. The Mezze Architect brings her signature balance of creamy, tangy, and herbaceous.
Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Rest
15 min
Total
1h 20m
Method
Roast the Beets
1
Once cooled, peel the beets by slipping off the skins with your fingers (wear gloves if desired). Cut into bite-sized wedges or halves.
Prepare the Tahini Dressing
2
Thin the dressing with water, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a pourable yet creamy consistency. The dressing should coat the back of a spoon.
Compose the Salad
3
Scatter the fresh flat-leaf parsley and mint leaves over the top. The herbs should tumble freely across the beets and dressing.
B
Nutri-Score
Good balance
A–E · lower is better · score 0
Calories
200
per serving
Protein
3g
Carbs
18g
Fat
14g
Sat. fat
2g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
12g
Sodium
553mg
Gluten FreeDairy FreeVeganMediterraneanHeart HealthyAnti InflammatoryDigestive HealthWeight ManagementPlant ForwardLow Processed Foods
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
A
Environmental impact
Very low impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.2
per serving
ACarbonAEU all-round· both agree
Water
0.8m³
Land
14Pt
Runoff
0.03g P
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
5
Umami
4
Sweet
4
Salty
7
Sour
3
Bitter
0
Spicy
Textures
TenderCreamySilky
Aromas
HerbalNuttyEarthy
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
OvenCounter FootprintSmall
Techniques
Safety & Storage
Allergen Warning
Sesame is present in tahini. Ensure all equipment used for tahini dressing preparation is thoroughly cleaned if also used for allergen-free dishes.
Storage
Tahini should be refrigerated after opening to maintain freshness and prevent rancidity. Store peeled raw beets in airtight container with moisture control.
Handling
Wear gloves when peeling roasted beets to prevent staining. Garlic can cause skin irritation for sensitive individuals.
Cross Contamination
Use separate cutting boards and utensils for tahini dressing if preparing for individuals with sesame allergies. Clean all surfaces between ingredient preparations.
Cooking Temperature
Roast beets at 400°F for optimal caramelization. Ensure even cooking by flipping wedges halfway through the 50-minute roasting period.
Pro Tips
Technique
When your tahini seizes up the moment you add lemon — and it always will — do not panic. This is simply the acid meeting the oils. Patiently work in cold water, one tablespoon at a time, and watch it transform from tight and clumpy into something luxuriously pourable, like liquid silk.
Substitution
If you cannot find fresh mint, swap in dill — it has that same bright, grassy lift that cuts through the richness. But please, never reach for dried herbs here; freshness is not optional when the plate contains so few ingredients.
From the chef
Roasted beets have a natural sweetness that deepens as they caramelize in the oven, and tahini is the perfect counterpoint — nutty, silky, and sharp with lemon. The dressing pulls it all into focus: thinned just enough to pour in ribbons over those jewel-toned wedges, coating without covering. Fresh flat-leaf parsley and mint tumble over the top at the last moment, their brightness lifting every earthy note. This salad is simple to assemble and genuinely generous on the table — a plate that gives back more than you put in.
TagsVegetarianVeganGluten FreeRoasted VegetablesTahiniLemonHerbaceousNuttyTangyHealthyMezze
AllergensSesame
Source: generated · June 10, 2026