Mast-o-Khiar

Name: Mast-o-Khiar
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Persian
Ingredients: 2 cups plain Greek yogurt; 1 cup cucumber, shredded and squeezed dry; 2 tbsp fresh dill, minced; 2 tbsp fresh mint, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 pinch black pepper

Cooling yogurt dip with shredded cucumber, fresh herbs, and a hint of garlic and walnuts. Perfect served cold as a refreshing appetizer or side.

15 minEasyServes 4120 cal/serving

PersianAppetizerNo-CookVegetarianGluten-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 cup cucumber, shredded and squeezed dry
2 tbsp fresh dill, minced
2 tbsp fresh mint, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1 pinch black pepper

Instructions

1

In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup shredded and squeezed dry cucumber, 2 tbsp minced fresh dill, 2 tbsp minced fresh mint, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts.
2

Stir until well combined. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1 pinch black pepper.
3

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
4

Serve cold as an appetizer with lavash bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.

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What is Mast-o-Khiar?

Cooling yogurt dip with shredded cucumber, fresh herbs, and a hint of garlic and walnuts. Perfect served cold as a refreshing appetizer or side. This reference files it under Persian appetizer: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of Greek yogurt in Mast-o-Khiar?

The entry for Mast-o-Khiar calls for 2 cups plain Greek yogurt. In its place: Sour cream, measure for measure, or regular yogurt strained for an hour.

Can I make Mast-o-Khiar dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Mast-o-Khiar is 2 cups plain Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Mast-o-Khiar contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Which part of Mast-o-Khiar can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 3. Step 3 is a built-in pause of 1 hour: "Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 4 when you are ready to finish.

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