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    Turkish Cacik

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    Modified: Feb 4, 2021 · Published: Aug 17, 2016 by Ashley · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment
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    A cool, refreshing addition to any Middle Eastern meal.

    Along with the Mercimek Koftesi (Lentil Balls) for our Turkish themed Supper Club dinner, we brought this delicious yogurt side dish.

    Turkish Cacik: a cool, refreshing addition to any Middle Eastern meal.

    I've always been a fan of cooling yogurt side dishes with Middle Eastern and Indian dishes. They make such a nice, refreshing accompaniment.

    When I made this one for our Supper Club, I doubled the recipe, figuring I'd eat about half of it just on my own.

    It was a big hit at the dinner table. The cucumber and walnuts give it a really great texture, and the fresh dill livens it up. It had just the right amount of garlic, and the sprinkle of red pepper flakes on top added a bit of a kick.

    Turkish Cacik: a cool, refreshing addition to any Middle Eastern meal.

    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 2 small cucumbers, peeled and diced into small cubes
    • 3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts (to give crunchy taste)
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 clove of garlic, (minced in salt)
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • crushed red pepper, as a garnish
    • whole walnuts, as a garnish

    See The Kitchn for the full recipe.

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