Cacik (Turkish Yoghurt & Cucumber)
Cacik is one of the simplest Turkish meze dishes to put together. No cooking, just assembly. It’s a creamy, refreshing and healthy side dish that pairs with just about anything. An essential for any Mediterranean-style dinner party spread.
The cooling, refreshing delights of Turkish cacik are among my most favourite things to eat. It’s a cooling, light and tangy dip-style salad that is perfect alongside other meze treats like my Turkish Carrot Salad or the vibrant Beetroot Salad.
There are so many ways to enjoy cacik, alongside delicious chicken Kebabs or lamb kebabs, or paired with fish and seafood. Or even just as part of an array of healthy meze small plates with flatbreads. Cacik is ubiquitous throughout Turkey and much loved and enjoyed with just about anything!
In Turkey there are many dishes that make use of yoghurt as dressings, sauces and dips. Try the lovely and super easy Turkish Garlic & Yoghurt sauce drizzled over some grilled meat or fish or the tangy, sharp creaminess of Haydari – a delicious mix of yoghurt and feta cheese served with a big pile of flatbreads.
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