Turkish · Keto
Cacik (Turkish Yogurt Dip)
Looser, mint-forward cousin of tzatziki — served chilled in a shallow bowl alongside grilled meats and pilav-style sides. The trick is fresh mint plus dill (not just one), and just enough cold water to loosen it without making it soupy.
Halal-friendly Vegetarian Gluten-free Easy
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Serves
- 6
2.2g Net carbs
3g Protein
4g Fat
55 Calories
Per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup (245g) Full-fat Greek yogurt (5% or 10%)
- 1/2 (about 80g) Persian or English cucumber, finely diced (not grated)
- 1 small clove Garlic, finely grated or pressed
- 1 tbsp Fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Cold water (to thin)
- to taste Fine sea salt
Method
- Dice the cucumber into small (~3mm) cubes. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and let sit 5 minutes; tilt the bowl and pour off any liquid that pools.
- Whisk the Greek yogurt with the cold water in a serving bowl until smooth and lightly pourable.
- Stir in the cucumber, garlic, mint, and dill. Season with salt.
- Finish with a generous drizzle of olive oil right before serving — do not stir it in. The oil layer is part of the look.
- Serve chilled. Best within a day — the cucumber slowly weeps after that.
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