Cucumber Salad Turkish Cacick
Cool, creamy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Turkish Cacık (Cucumber Salad) is a refreshing blend of crisp cucumbers, velvety yogurt, and aromatic herbs like fresh dill and mint. Perfect for hot summer days or as a versatile side dish, this classic Turkish recipe is quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil adds richness, while minced garlic and a sprinkle of black pepper elevate the tangy yogurt base. Customize the texture by dicing or grating the cucumber, and enhance the chill factor by stirring in ice cubes before serving. Whether paired with warm pita bread, grilled meats, or enjoyed as an appetizer, this healthy and flavorful dish is as satisfying as it is easy to make. Discover why Turkish Cacık is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 2 cups Plain yogurt
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Dried mint
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Water (cold)
- 0.25 teaspoon Cracked black pepper
- 2 count Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
Peel the cucumbers partially, leaving some strips of skin for texture. Dice them into small cubes or grate them if you prefer a finer texture.
Place the plain yogurt in a mixing bowl. Add the cold water and whisk until smooth and slightly thinned out.
Using a garlic press or fine grater, mince the garlic cloves and add them to the yogurt mixture.
Stir the diced or grated cucumber into the yogurt mixture.
Add the chopped fresh dill, dried mint, and salt. Mix well to combine.
Drizzle in the olive oil and stir gently to blend. Adjust the salt and seasoning to taste.
Optional: For an even cooler and more refreshing salad, add 1-2 ice cubes to the mixture just before serving.
Transfer the cacık to a serving dish, garnish with a sprig of fresh dill and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper.
Serve immediately as a side dish with warm pita bread, grilled meats, or as a standalone appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.1 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1533 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.9 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 979 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1776 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
