Turkish Yogurt With Cucumbers and Herbs (Cacık)

Name: Turkish Yogurt With Cucumbers and Herbs (Cacık)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 500 grams (18 ounces) plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup cold water; 2 to 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and finely diced; 1 to 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or 1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder, optional; 1 teaspoon salt, more or less to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional; 1/4 cup fresh dill weed, finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves

A simple Turkish yogurt and cucumber side dish, similar to tzatziki, offers a cold, refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats.

⭐ 4.2 (74 reviews) Prep: 15 minTotal: 15 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Sauce Condiment

Cuisine Tags:

Middle Eastern

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Instructions

Whisk yogurt and olive oil until smooth, then gradually add water to achieve desired consistency.
Stir in cucumbers, garlic, and spices, adjusting to taste.
Refrigerate for a few hours. Serve cold, drizzled with olive oil and garnished with fresh mint or dill.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 133 kcal

Carbohydrate: 15 g

Cholesterol: 8 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 8 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 675 mg

Sugar: 11 g

Fat: 6 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g