Description
Cacik is a refreshing Turkish yogurt and cucumber dish that can be enjoyed as a dip, sauce, or side. This creamy and herby mixture is perfect for summer gatherings and pairs well with grilled meats or as a light appetizer.
Ingredients
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For the Cacik:
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cucumber (finely diced or grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cold water to thin (2–4 tablespoons, as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Yogurt Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in the cucumber, garlic, olive oil, dill, mint, lemon juice (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Adjust Consistency: Add cold water a tablespoon at a time to reach your desired thickness.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve: Drizzle with olive oil, garnish with herbs, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a traditional twist, use strained yogurt and peeled cucumber.
- Cacik is versatile and can be served in various ways.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
