Turkish · Lunch
Yogurt Cucumber Salad (Keto)
Thick strained yogurt folded with grated cucumber, garlic, and fresh dill, finished with a pool of olive oil and a scatter of walnuts and sumac. A cooling Turkish cacik-style salad built for keto, served chilled as a side or light plate alongside grilled meat.
$3
10 minsPrep
0 minsCook
10 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
322Calories
19.4gProtein
24.1gFat
11.2gCarbs
7.2gSugar
1.9gFiber
765mgSodium
33mgChol
6.9gSat Fat
480mgPotassium
270mgCalcium
1.1mgIron
0.9mcgVitamin B12
4.5mgVitamin C
gluten-free
vegetarian
low-carb
low-cholesterol
low-calorie
keto
Instructions
1
Prep
Grate the cucumber on a box grater, sprinkle with salt, and press for 5 minutes until liquid drains and shreds look dry.
2
Build
Whisk the Greek yogurt with grated garlic until smooth, then fold in the squeezed cucumber and dill until pale green-flecked.
3
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes until cold throughout, tasting for salt.
4
Plate
Spoon onto a plate, drizzle with olive oil, and scatter walnuts, sumac, and dried mint over the top.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 14 oz400g full-fat Greek yogurt
- 11 medium cucumber
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp fresh dill
- 2 tbsp30ml extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp14g walnuts
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp sumac
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- a pinch of dried mint
