Persian Yogurt Salad Recipes

PERSIAN CUCUMBER YOGURT (MAAST-O KHIAR)

This cool and healthy dip can be served along side rice and meat, or simply with bread. No Persian meal is complete without Maast-o khiar! This dish is best if refrigerated for a few hours, but if you are strapped for time feel free to serve after mixing. Don't be afraid to get creative! Try adding spinach, raisins, or walnuts. Other herbs could be used as well (i.e. mint, tarragon, oregano). More cucumbers, less shallots...it's your call! Enjoy!

Provided by SASHAYEGHI

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

Persian Cucumber Yogurt (Maast-o Khiar) image

Steps:

In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and shallot. Season with dill, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 3.4 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 187.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Ingredients

1 (32 ounce) container plain yogurt
3 English cucumbers, peeled and cubed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
5 tablespoons dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

PERSIAN SPINACH SALAD

Make and share this Persian Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stacia_

Categories Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Persian Spinach Salad image

Steps:

Discard the spinach stems. Wash and drain the leaves, then chop coarsely.
Melt the butter in a large saute pan. Add the onion and a generous pinch of cinnamon, if using, and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant. Add the spinach and cook until it wilts, stirring often. Drain well and let cool.
In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and mint or dill. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with the spinach and taste for seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with walnuts and more herbs. Serve at room temperature with pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.3, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 120.8, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 6.7

Ingredients

1 lb fresh spinach
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, minced
ground cinnamon (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup drained yogurt (see "Draining Yogurt" box)
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint or 1 tablespoon dill
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts

MAST-O KHIAR (PERSIAN CUCUMBER AND HERB YOGURT)

Yogurt, both plain and with cucumbers, is everywhere on Iranian tables - the thicker and sourer, the better. Mast-o khiar is an everyday side similar to Indian raita or Greek tzatziki, but raisins, walnuts and rose petals elevate this version of the dish, adding a host of different flavors and textures. Dice, rather than grate, the cucumbers to keep them from getting watery, and don't skip the dried mint and dried dill, which add dimension to the fresh herbs.

Provided by Samin Nosrat

Categories easy, quick, condiments, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 20m

Yield About 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Mast-o Khiar (Persian Cucumber and Herb Yogurt) image

Steps:

In a small bowl, submerge the raisins in boiling water to plump for 10 minutes, then drain well.
Remove alternating stripes of peel on cucumbers and trim ends. Dice cucumbers into 1/4-inch pieces and place in a large bowl with raisins, yogurt, fresh herbs, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and, if using, half the rose petals. Using your fingers to break up any large pieces, gently grind the dried mint and dried dill into the bowl. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
Just before serving, stir in the walnuts and transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with remaining rose petals, if using. Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.

Ingredients

1/4 cup black or golden raisins
3 Persian cucumbers (about 1/2 pound)
24 ounces Greek yogurt or labneh (3 cups)
2 tablespoons any combination of finely chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, tarragon or dill
1 garlic clove, finely grated or pounded into a smooth paste with a pinch of salt
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground or crumbled dried rose petals (optional)
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon dried dill
3 tablespoons roughly chopped toasted walnut pieces

PERSIAN DRESSING

This is one that I have had for years. It is a sweet, tasty dressing that is good on all kinds of green salads.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Persian Dressing image

Steps:

Put all the ingredients in a blender.
Blend well.
Pour into a sterile jar or bottle and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1119.9, Fat 87.4, SaturatedFat 13, Sodium 841.2, Carbohydrate 89, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 87.8, Protein 0.7

Ingredients

2 cups oil
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup catsup
1/2 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons horseradish
1 1/2 tablespoons grated onions or 1 teaspoon onion juice