Tree Nut Free Easy Cucumber Tahini Dip
Tahini is made from sesame seeds, which means this creamy, garlicky dip is naturally free from tree nuts at every step — no swaps or substitutions needed. The base is a simple combination of tahini, fresh lemon juice, and grated English cucumber, which gets salted and squeezed dry so the dip stays thick and scoopable rather than watery. A little cold water loosens everything to just the right consistency, while fresh dill and ground cumin add an herby, earthy depth that makes it taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with nothing more than a grater and a spoon. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika, it looks genuinely impressive on a table. Serve it with pita, raw vegetables, or crackers 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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