Easy Tahini Drizzled Turkey and Feta Plate
A vibrant, no-cook assembly meal featuring lean turkey breast, crisp cucumbers, carrots, and briny olives, all drizzled with a creamy, garlic-lemon tahini sauce.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kim + Lila
Kim created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
Notice: hunger + energy later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Prep Ahead: You can easily double or triple the lemon-tahini dressing and store it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. If it thickens up when cold, stir in a splash of warm water to loosen it.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the tahini
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Combine the tahini
Combine the tahini, lemon juice, and minced garlic clove in a small bowl. Whisk with a fork until a thick paste forms.
Look for: a thick paste forms
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Add warm water 1 tablespoon (15ml) at…
Add warm water 1 tablespoon (15ml) at a time to the tahini mixture, whisking constantly, until it reaches a smooth, pourable drizzle consistency.
Look for: it reaches a smooth, pourable drizzle consistency
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Arrange the salad greens on a large…
Arrange the salad greens on a large plate to create a fresh base.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the turkey breast
Place the turkey breast, cucumber, and carrot next to each other on top of the greens.
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Scatter the black olives and crumbled feta…
Scatter the black olives and crumbled feta cheese evenly across the plate.
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Drizzle the creamy lemon-tahini dressing generously over…
Drizzle the creamy lemon-tahini dressing generously over the entire plate before serving.
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