Side dishe for 8

Cacik Yogurt Cucumber Dip

Name: Cacik Yogurt Cucumber Dip
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 500 g thick natural yogurt; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp dried mint plus extra to garnish (optional); 1 english cucumber or 2-3 x middle eastern cucumbers; 2 cloves garlic crushed

$1.97for 415 minServes 8

Thick yogurt blends with cucumber, garlic, lemon, olive oil, and dried mint for a cool, creamy side dish.

Photo: bbcgoodfood.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical	18 oz	$2.47Typical price
	Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.01Typical price
	Cucumbers$0.89 each typical	1	$0.89Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.95

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.49 per serving$1.97 for 4

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Ingredients

500 g thick natural yogurt
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp dried mint plus extra to garnish (optional)
1 english cucumber or 2-3 x middle eastern cucumbers
2 cloves garlic crushed

Steps

Grate the cucumber and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
Stir the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, dried mint, and garlic in a medium bowl.
Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then chill for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with extra dried mint before serving if using.