Best Yogurt And Cucumber Salad Tzatziki Or Cacik Recipes

CACIK TURKISH YOGURT AND CUCUMBER

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Cacik is a Turkish yogurt and cucumber dish that's ready in 15 minutes and is so easy to make. You can serve it as an appetizer or side dish.

Provided by Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups plain yogurt
1 cup water
4 Persian cucumbers (or mini cucumbers)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp dried mint
1 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

Whisk the yogurt in a large bowl to make sure it's smooth. Add water to the yogurt and whisk until it's completely incorporated.
Grate the cucumbers in another bowl and if they're too watery, squeeze out the excess water. If they're not too watery, add the directly to the yogurt and water.
Mix well and add garlic, salt and dried mint. Taste and add more salt if needed.
Chill cacik yogurt and cucumber in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
To serve, divide it between 4 bowls and top each with a little bit of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 352 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TURKISH YOGURT WITH CUCUMBERS AND HERBS (CACıK)

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Cacık is a cold, crunchy, refreshing yogurt side dish that goes well with grilled meats. If you like tzatziki, you'll love making easy Turkish cacik.

Provided by Elizabeth Taviloglu

Categories Sauce Condiment

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

18 oz/500 g yogurt (plain)
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup cold water
2 to 3 cucumbers (peeled and finely diced)
Optional: 1 to 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped, or 1 to 2 tsp. garlic powder)
1 tsp. salt (more or less to taste)
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano (dried)
Optional: 1/4 tsp. hot red pepper flakes (or sweet paprika)
Garnish: 1/4 cup dill weed (fresh, finely chopped or 1 tsp. dried dill weed)
Garnish: 1/4 cup mint leaves (fresh, finely chopped or 1/2 tsp. dried mint)

Steps:

First, whisk the yogurt and olive oil together to make a smooth mixture. Gradually whisk in the water until you get the consistency you want. Some prefer their 'cacık' watery while some like it thick. It's completely up to you.
Next add the cucumbers, garlic, and spices and mix thoroughly until smooth. Adjust the spices to your taste.
It is best to refrigerate your 'cacık' for a few hours before serving. Serve your ice-cold 'cacık' in small, decorative bowls. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil in the center of each one. Garnish each with a small sprig of fresh mint or dill weed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 675 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TURKISH CACIK (YOGURT AND CUCUMBER DIP)

Turkish Cacik (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip) image

This is a great recipe for a traditional yogurt and cucumber dip or sauce, flavored with garlic and fresh mint or dill.

Provided by Saad Fayed

Categories Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cucumbers (peeled and grated)
16 oz. yogurt ( plain , cold)
2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
1 tablespoon mint (fresh, chopped, or dill)
Salt to taste
Garnish: drizzle of olive oil

Steps:

Gather the ingredients.
In a mixing bowl , combine the grated cucumbers and minced garlic. Add salt to taste.
Mix in the yogurt with a wooden spoon, and transfer to a serving bowl.
Garnish with the mint or dill, and drizzle olive oil on top. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 114 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 16 ounces (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TZATZIKI SAUCE (YOGURT AND CUCUMBER DIP)

Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip) image

Drain some low-fat yogurt overnight to make this yummy cucumber dressing. This is a delicious topping for grilled chicken or meat. It's also a great dip for veggies and pita chips.

Provided by Lobbylady

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Tzatziki

Time 10h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) container low-fat plain yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place it over a medium bowl. Place the yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain overnight.
Lay grated cucumber on a plate lined with paper towel; allow to drain 1 to 2 hours.
Combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, parsley, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 44.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

YOGURT AND CUCUMBER SALAD (TZATZIKI OR CACIK)

Yogurt and Cucumber Salad (Tzatziki or Cacik) image

Provided by David Kamen

Categories Condiment/Spread Salad Side No-Cook Yogurt Mint Cucumber Fat Free Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and shredded
Kosher salt
3 cups plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons dried mint
12 to 14 leaves fresh mint, thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Place the shredded cucumbers in a medium bowl and toss with a few pinches of salt. Set aside for 15 minutes to draw some of the liquid out of the cucumbers.
2. Drain the excess liquid from the bowl of cucumbers. Add in the yogurt, vinegar, garlic, dried mint, and fresh mint. Mix well to combine. Adjust the seasoning as needed with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.