4.8 from 12 votes
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 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 303 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern , Persian , Iranian
Ingredients
- 2 cups 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
- Combine all in a small bowl, stirring to combine. Chill covered in refrigerator for 1 hour for the flavors to meld.
- Sprinkle reserved walnuts, golden raisins and rose on top for garnish prior to serving salad.
- You can store in the fridge for up to a week.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
205mg
(9%)
Potassium
453mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
316IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
196mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 453mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 316IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 196mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.