Paraben Free Easy Cucumber Tahini Dip
Cool, creamy, and packed with bright flavor, this cucumber tahini dip is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge at all times. The base is built from whole, recognizable ingredients — fresh cucumber, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and dill — so you know exactly what's going into every bite. Grating and salting the cucumber before squeezing out the excess liquid is the key step here; it keeps the dip thick and luscious rather than watery and thin. A touch of ground cumin adds just enough warmth to balance the cool cucumber and nutty sesame, and fresh dill lifts the whole thing with a herby brightness. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities tied to synthetic preservatives and additives, this recipe is a natural fit — every component is a straightforward whole food with nothing hidden in the list. A drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of smoked paprika on top make it feel genuinely special, whether you're serving it with pita, fresh vegetables, or just a spoon.
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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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