Coconut Free Mediterranean Tomato, Olive & Cucumber Snack Box with Tahini Dip
Bright cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber rounds, and briny Kalamata olives come together in a snack box that feels like a little trip to the Mediterranean coast. Everything is arranged in tidy sections, drizzled with good olive oil, and finished with dried oregano and a pinch of flaky sea salt — simple touches that make the whole thing feel intentional rather than thrown together. The real star is the tahini dip: whisked smooth with fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, cumin, and a splash of water until it's silky enough to drizzle but thick enough to cling to every bite. Because tahini is naturally made from sesame seeds and every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, there's no need to scan labels for hidden coconut derivatives or worry about unexpected additions sneaking in. It's the kind of snack that works equally well as a desk lunch, a party spread, or an afternoon pick-me-up when you want something that actually feels satisfying. Pack it up and refrigerate for a few hours if you're prepping ahead — the flavors only get better as they settle together.
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2 servings
For the tahini dip
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
For the snack box
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium english cucumber, sliced into rounds
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- flaky sea salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, grated garlic, water, olive oil, cumin, and salt until smooth and pourable — the dip should be thick enough to coat a spoon but thin enough to drizzle. If it seizes and thickens, whisk in an additional teaspoon of water at a time until it loosens.
- 2
Arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber rounds, and Kalamata olives across two snack boxes or shallow containers, keeping each component in its own section.
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