Iranian•healthy
Cucumber Yogurt Salad (Mast o Khiar)
Creamy mast o khiar is a refreshing yogurt and cucumber dip with garlic, herbs, walnuts, and raisins. Enjoy it as a side dish or appetizer!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 53 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
4
- 2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 Persian cucumbers (cut into small dice)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts ((save some for garnish))
- 1/4 cup golden raisins ((save some for garnish))
- 3 tbsp minced fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp dried rose petals (food grade) (crushed (save some for garnish))
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine all in a small bowl, stirring to combine. Chill covered in refrigerator for 1 hour for the flavors to meld.
- 2
Sprinkle reserved walnuts, golden raisins and rose on top for garnish prior to serving salad.
- 3
You can store in the fridge for up to a week.