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cacik garnished with olive oil and fresh dill in a bowl with a spoon
5 from 2 votes

Cacik

Cacik is a delicious Turkish side dish that can be served alongside most Turkish and Middle Eastern main dishes. It is super delicious, healthy, and very simple to make!
Prep Time8 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Turkish
Keyword: cacik, yogurt dip
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 63kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cucumber grated and drained
  • 1 ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons water more if needed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried mint more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • extra virgin olive oil and red chili flakes (optional) for garnish

Instructions

  • Grate the cucumber and remove any excess moisture using a fine-mesh sieve or nut milk bag. Then place the cucumber in a bowl.
  • Add all other ingredients to the bowl. Then stir until everything is combined. Check if you want to add more dried mint, salt, or water to thin the cacik.
  • Serve the cacik in small bowls alongside the main dish. Garnish with some extra virgin olive oil and red chili flakes (optional). Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1mg