Best Cacik Turkish Cucumber Salad Recipes

CACIK TURKISH YOGURT AND CUCUMBER

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.

CACIK (TURKISH TZATZIKI)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the garlic, yoghurt and mint. Gently add the cucumbers and season well with salt.
• If serving as a dip, add to your serving bowl and top with extra virgin olive oil and some fresh mint. Serve immediately, or as soon as possible.
• If serving as a soup, add water until you reach the desired consistency. Transfer to 4 small bowls, topping with a little extra virgin olive oil and fresh mint and serve immediately.

TURKISH CACIK (YOGURT AND CUCUMBER DIP)

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.

TURKISH YOGURT WITH CUCUMBERS AND HERBS (CACıK)

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.

TURKISH CACIK

Steps:

• Place yoghurt in a large bowl.
• Add all other ingredients, except salt and water, and mix thoroughly.
• Add water until required consistency is achieved.
• Stir in some salt, taste and add more if required.
• Chill in refrigerator for about two hours before serving.

YOGURT AND CUCUMBER SALAD (TZATZIKI OR CACIK)

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.