Haydari (Thick Herbed Yogurt Dip)

Name: Haydari (Thick Herbed Yogurt Dip)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt (or labneh); 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional, for extra tang), crumbled; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 1/2 tsp dried mint; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt

A rich Turkish meze of thick strained yogurt blended with garlic, fresh dill, and mint, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a dusting of dried mint. Creamy and tangy in just minutes.

10 minEasyServes 4130 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt (or labneh)
1/4 cup feta cheese (optional, for extra tang), crumbled
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/2 tsp dried mint
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt (or labneh) and 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, for extra tang). Mash the feta into the yogurt with a fork until mostly smooth.
2

Add 1 minced garlic clove, 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Mix well to combine.
3

Season with 1/4 tsp salt. Taste - the yogurt's natural tanginess should shine through. Add more garlic or herbs as preferred.
4

Transfer to a shallow serving dish. Use the back of a spoon to create swirls on the surface.
5

Drizzle with 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp dried mint. Serve with warm pita, bread, or raw vegetables.

Questions

Can I make Haydari (Thick Herbed Yogurt Dip) dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt (or labneh), 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional, for extra tang), crumbled. Swap the full-fat greek yogurt (or labneh) for a plant-based version of the same product; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Haydari (Thick Herbed Yogurt Dip) 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 Haydari (Thick Herbed Yogurt Dip)?

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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