Haydari

Name: Haydari
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 500g Strained Yogurt, süzme yoğurt; 100g Beyaz Peynir, Turkish white cheese, finely crumbled; 1 clove of Garlic, small, finely grated; 1 tbsp Dried Mint; 2 tbsp Dill, fresh, finely chopped; 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/4 tsp Salt, fine; 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper; 1 tsp Dried Mint; 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling; 1 pinch of Pul Biber, Aleppo pepper

Haydari is a bright, creamy Turkish yogurt dip studded with tangy white cheese, fragrant dill and mint, and a garlicky kick—perfect for scooping with warm bread or crisp vegetables. Rich yet refreshing, it balances the silky tang of strained yogurt with herbaceous notes and a drizzle of olive oil for a simple but elegant mezze.

Haydari is a bright, creamy Turkish yogurt dip studded with tangy white cheese, fragrant dill and mint, and a garlicky kick—perfec... Show more

Traditional Turkish Recipe

Health Grade

C+ · Balanced

Time

25 min

Price

0,84 €

Calories

252 kcal

vegetarian

low calorie

quick

easy

Method

Prep the aromatics

Finely grate the Garlic, finely chop the Dill, and crumble the Beyaz Peynir with your fingers or a fork until it is as fine as possible. Small, even pieces blend into the yogurt much more smoothly.

Mix the haydari

In a medium bowl, combine the Strained Yogurt, the prepared cheese, 1 tablespoon of Dried Mint, and 1 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Stir until the mixture is thick, creamy, and evenly speckled, then season with the Salt and Ground Black Pepper. Fold in the chopped dill gently so the green flecks stay bright.

Chill the dip

Cover the bowl and chill for 10 minutes so the garlic softens and the flavors meld. This short rest also helps the dip set up a little, making it easier to scoop.

Garnish and serve

Spoon the haydari into a shallow serving bowl and smooth the top with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of dried mint and a pinch of Pul Biber, and serve cold with bread, flatbread, or crisp vegetables.

Ingredients

Method

For 4 servings

Adjust servings

For the haydari

500g Strained Yogurt, süzme yoğurt
100g Beyaz Peynir, Turkish white cheese, finely crumbled
1 clove of Garlic, small, finely grated
1 tbsp Dried Mint
2 tbsp Dill, fresh, finely chopped
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 tsp Salt, fine
1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper

For garnish

1 tsp Dried Mint
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling
1 pinch of Pul Biber, Aleppo pepper

🧂 Plus ~1g of salt

Nutrition

Per Serving.

Calories

252 kcal

13% of Daily kcal

Protein

16 g

32% RDI

Fat

17 g

6.8g sat fat

Carbs

8.5 g

3% RDI

Sugar

4.5 g

9% RDI

Fiber

0.5 g

2% RDI

Salt

0.7 g

14% RDI

Quality Profile

Scored against dietary guidelines.
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C+ · 6.5 / 10

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Adjust servings

For the haydari

500g Strained Yogurt, süzme yoğurt
100g Beyaz Peynir, Turkish white cheese, finely crumbled
1 clove of Garlic, small, finely grated
1 tbsp Dried Mint
2 tbsp Dill, fresh, finely chopped
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 tsp Salt, fine
1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper

For garnish

1 tsp Dried Mint
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling
1 pinch of Pul Biber, Aleppo pepper

🧂 Plus ~1g of salt

Haydari

Method

Prep the aromatics

Mix the haydari

Chill the dip

Garnish and serve

Ingredients

Method

For the haydari

For garnish

Nutrition

Calories

Protein

Fat

Carbs

Sugar

Fiber

Salt

Quality Profile

Comments

Ingredients

For the haydari

For garnish

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