Delicious & Easy Turkish Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe

Welcome back to my blog. Today I am going to share a very Delicious & Easy Turkish Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe with you.

This delicious and easy Turkish cucumber salad is made with a few simple ingredients and is so tasty. A refreshing and simple side salad can complete a meal.

This one is perfect to serve alongside chicken kebabs, grilled steak, or even pasta.

Creamy Cucumber Salad also called “Cacik” is made with small sweet Turkish cucumbers, and tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing with fresh mint and dill.

It’s a perfect complement to grilled meats and fish, offsetting heat and heaviness.

How To Make Delicious & Easy Turkish Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe with Step-By-Step Instructions

Ingredients

• Small Cucumbers (7 to 8 )
• Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp)
• Fresh Dill (1/cup), chopped
• Fresh Mints leaves (1/2 cup), chopped
• Red Onion (1/4 cup), very finely sliced
• Greek Yogurt (3/4 cup)
• Sour Cream (1/2 cup), or more sub yogurt
• Lemon Juice (1/8 cup)
• Garlic (2 cloves), minced or grated
• Crackle Pepper to taste
• Honey or Sugar (1/2 tsp)
• Olive Oil (1 tbsp)

Instructions

1. Using a mandolin, or sharp knife, slice cucumber into thin uniform disks and place them in a strainer over a bowl.
2. Toss with the salt, and let stand 15-30 minutes (or place in the fridge overnight for a couple of hours) to help them release a little liquid.
3. Drain or pat dry. (If in a hurry feel free to skip this step).
4. Place drained cucumbers in a large bowl. Add chopped dill, chopped mint, and thinly sliced onions to the bowl.
5. In a small bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients -yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, pepper, honey, and olive oil and stir until smooth.
6. Spoon over cucumbers and gently stir to combine.
7. Taste for salt, and lemon, adding more to taste.
8. Refrigerate until ready to serve.