Delightfully refreshing and bursting with flavors, this is the perfect salad for a warm summer day. Dukkah is a nutty Egyptian spice mix that you can easily prepare at home. Store the mix in a jar for up to 3 months and use for dipping or to scatter over salads and vegetable dishes.
1/2 cup mixed toasted nuts such as hazelnuts, cashews and almonds
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or chili pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing
2 tablespoons tahini
2 teaspoons Dukkah spice mix
1/3 cup unsweetened plain plant yogurt
Juice of 1/2 lemon (or to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons cold water (or as needed)
Salad
2 cups diced seedless watermelon
1/3 cup shredded fresh mint leaves
1 cup hulled sliced strawberries
1 cup wild arugula
2-3 small cucumbers, sliced
1/4 cup pitted sliced green olives (optional)
Preparation:
1. Coarsely grind all Dukkah ingredients, season to taste, and set aside.
2. Whisk all dressing ingredients, adding a splash of water in needed to get a right consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning. 3. Lightly toss together all salad ingredients in a serving bowl and drizzle with some of the dressing. Serve with extra Dukkah and dressing on the side.
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