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cacik or cucumber yogurt salad garnished with fresh mint and olive oil.

Cucumber Mint Yogurt Salad (Cacik)

This cucumber mint yogurt salad, also known as cacik in Turkish and khyar bi laban in Arabic, is a very refreshing and creamy summer sauce or dip. It is super simple, requiring only a few common pantry ingredients and just 5 minutes. Enjoy it with pita chips for a delicious and healthy snack, or pair it with your favorite grilled meats!
5 from 5 votes
Author: Gladys Soriano
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Lebanese, Turkish
Keyword: cacik, cacik soup, cucumber yogurt mint salad, khyar bi laban, lebanese cucumber yogurt salad, turkish cacik
Servings: 4 people
Calories per serving: 45
PREP TIME 5 mins
TOTAL TIME 5 mins

EQUIPMENT

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove, grated or crushed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • 3 persian cucumbers, 1 ½ cups chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Place the yogurt in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth and there are no lumps of yogurt.
  • Add the grated garlic and salt, and stir to combine.
  • Mix in the dried mint and chopped cucumbers until fully combined. Taste and adjust the salt and dried mint to your liking.
  • If you have the time, let the cacik marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge before serving. Garnish with fresh mint and olive oil if desired.

NOTES

Serving suggestions: Khyar bi laban is traditionally served with kibbeh, grilled meats, and rice. Turkish cacik can also be served as a cold soup. Simply whisk in ice cold water until you have a creamy, soup consistency. Enjoy cold with a side of bread.
Storage: This cucumber mint yogurt salad is best consumed the day it is made, as the salad will get watery and the cucumbers will get soggy and lose their crunch the next day. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two.

NUTRITION

Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and may vary.
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