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Fresh Easy Cacık Recipe How to Make Turkish Yogurt Cucumber Dip with Mint

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A refreshing Turkish yogurt cucumber dip with mint, perfect as a cooling side dish or dip for grilled meats and bread. Quick and easy to prepare with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium cucumber (about 200g), preferably English or seedless, grated or finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon good quality extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste (start with ½ teaspoon)
  • 2–3 tablespoons cold water (optional, to thin the dip)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cucumber (about 10 minutes): Wash and peel the cucumber if desired. Grate it finely using a box grater, then place the grated cucumber in a sieve or cheesecloth to squeeze out excess water. Set aside.
  2. Mix the yogurt base (5 minutes): In a medium bowl, spoon in 2 cups (480 ml) of Greek yogurt. Add the minced garlic clove and lemon juice (1 tablespoon). Stir gently to combine.
  3. Add the cucumber and mint (5 minutes): Fold the drained cucumber and finely chopped fresh mint (2 tablespoons) into the yogurt mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
  4. Season and adjust texture (2-3 minutes): Drizzle in 1 tablespoon of good quality olive oil and sprinkle with salt (start with ½ teaspoon). If you prefer a thinner consistency, add 2-3 tablespoons of cold water gradually, stirring as you go.
  5. Chill and let flavors meld (at least 30 minutes): Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least half an hour before serving.
  6. Final taste test: Before serving, give the dip a final stir and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed.

Notes

Drain the cucumber well to avoid watery dip. Use fresh mint for best flavor. Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Can be made a day ahead. For dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt. Avoid freezing as yogurt will separate.

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