PCOS Friendly Easy Cucumber Tahini Dip
Cool, creamy, and packed with ingredients that genuinely pull their weight on a hormone-balancing plate, this cucumber tahini dip is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again. Tahini brings a rich, nutty depth along with healthy fats and minerals that support the body without spiking blood sugar — a real win when you're navigating PCOS. Fresh cucumber keeps things light and hydrating, while lemon juice and dill lift the whole bowl with brightness. The small amount of garlic and a whisper of cumin round out the flavor in a way that feels far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. The technique of salting and squeezing the cucumber is a simple but essential step that keeps the dip thick and scoopable rather than watery. Drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika, it looks genuinely beautiful on a table. Serve it with raw veggies, warm pita, or a grain bowl and you've got a satisfying, anti-inflammatory addition to your weekly rotation.
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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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