Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the cubed tomato, cucumber, and red onion with ½ teaspoon of salt and a generous grind of pepper.

Step 2

Whisk together all the lemon tahini dressing ingredients in a small bowl. The mixture will seize up and then loosen as you continue to whisk. Add salt to taste – I add roughly a ¼ teaspoon. The dressing should be nice and thick.

Step 3

Pour the tahini sauce over the salad and mix well to combine. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes for the flavours to meld.

Step 4

Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more lemon juice or salt as needed. Transfer to a salad bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Aleppo pepper flakes.