Pecan 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 simple — grated English cucumber, nutty tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a handful of dill — but the result is something that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Salting and squeezing the cucumber before mixing is the key move here; it pulls out excess moisture so the dip stays thick and scoopable rather than watery. A pinch of cumin adds just enough warmth to round out the tang from the lemon, and a drizzle of olive oil with smoked paprika on top makes it look genuinely beautiful on a table. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, tahini is a sesame-based paste that brings all the richness you'd want without any nut involvement — every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of pecans and similar concerns. Serve it with pita, raw vegetables, or alongside grilled proteins, and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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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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