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Cacik - Turkish Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

Cacik is a Turkish cucumber yogurt sauce or side dish made from roughly chopped cucumbers, fresh lemon juice, and mint.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 31 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk plain yogurt
  • 4-5 Persian cucumber finely diced (peeling skin, optional)
  • 1 lemon juiced about 2 tbsp
  • 1 lemon zested about 1 tbsp
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped mint
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic

Instructions

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  1. Add the chopped cucumber into a large bowl.
  2. Add the zest of the lemon, juice of the lemon, garlic, mint, and salt. Mix to combine.
  3. Add the yogurt,  stir, and fold until all of the ingredients are well incorporated.
  4. Enjoy right away.

Notes

  • This makes 3 cups of sauce. 
  • The smaller the cucumber is chopped, the better.
  • If you don't like garlic, simply omit it.
  • Use lime if you don't have a lemon.
  • Iodized salt is saltier than kosher, so adjust the seasonings accordingly.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cup Calories 31kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 213mg (9%) Potassium 110mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 102IU (2%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 31

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 31kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 213mg 9%
Potassium 110mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 102IU 2%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.