Cinnamon Free Turmeric-Ginger Cucumber & Tahini Snack Box
This snack box is proof that eating well doesn't have to mean sacrificing flavor or fun. The star of the show is a silky tahini dip built on fresh lemon juice, grated ginger, and golden turmeric — bold, earthy, and just a little bright from the citrus. Whisking the tahini with water and olive oil transforms it into something luxuriously smooth and pourable, with a warmth that comes entirely from real, whole ingredients rather than any spice blends that might sneak in unwanted additions. Crunchy cucumber spears, carrot sticks, and crisp snap peas round out the box, giving you plenty of vehicles for scooping up every last bit of that dip. It's the kind of snack that feels assembled rather than cooked, which means it comes together in minutes with almost no cleanup. Whether you're packing lunch, prepping an afternoon snack, or putting something out for guests, this little box looks impressive and tastes even better than it looks.
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2 servings
For the dip
- ½ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water, plus more to thin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
For the snack box
- 1 large english cucumber, cut into spears
- 2 medium carrots, cut into sticks
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and combined — the mixture will seize and thicken at first, then loosen as you continue whisking.
- 2
Whisk in the turmeric, grated ginger, grated garlic, black pepper, and salt until evenly incorporated. Add water 1 tsp at a time, whisking after each addition, until the dip is pourable but still thick enough to coat a spoon.
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