Artificial Flavors Free Easy Cucumber Tahini Dip
Cool, creamy, and packed with real flavor, this cucumber tahini dip is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge at all times. Every ingredient is exactly what it says it is — fresh cucumber, lemon juice squeezed straight from the fruit, garlic, dill, and a generous scoop of tahini — so there's no guesswork about what's actually going into your bowl. Store-bought dips and spreads are notorious for sneaking in artificial flavoring agents to mimic the brightness that real citrus and fresh herbs naturally provide, but this recipe does it the honest way. Salting and squeezing the cucumber before mixing is the key move here: it pulls out excess moisture so the dip stays thick and luscious rather than watery. The cumin adds a subtle earthiness that ties everything together without overpowering the clean, herby notes from the dill. A drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of smoked paprika on top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant, even though it comes together in minutes.
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6 servings
- 1 medium english cucumber (about 10 oz), unpeeled
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated or minced
- 2 tbsp cold water, plus more as needed
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
For serving
- 1–2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
- pinch of smoked paprika, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater into a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Toss with the 1/2 tsp kosher salt and let stand for 10 minutes, until the cucumber has released its liquid.
- 2
Gather the salted cucumber in your hands and squeeze firmly over the sink to remove as much liquid as possible — the cucumber should feel nearly dry. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
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