Cacik

Name: Cacik
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 4 Persian cucumber, finely diced; 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt; 1/2 cup cold water; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried mint; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

A refreshing cold cucumber and yogurt dish seasoned with garlic, dried mint, fresh dill, and olive oil.

15 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

TurkishSideNo-CookVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbKetoHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 Persian cucumber, finely diced
2 cups plain whole milk yogurt
1/2 cup cold water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried mint
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1

In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt, 1/2 cup cold water, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp salt until smooth.
2

Fold in 4 finely diced Persian cucumber, 1 tsp dried mint, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill.
3

Drizzle 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over the top before serving chilled.

Questions

Can I make Cacik dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Cacik keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Cacik?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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