Cucumber Yogurt Salad With Dill, Sour Cherries and Rose Petals Recipe
A refreshing and aromatic cucumber yogurt salad featuring the vibrant flavors of fresh dill, dried mint, sour cherries, rose petals, and crunchy pistachios. This no-cook, healthy salad blends creamy Greek-style yogurt with crisp Persian cucumbers, enhanced by fragrant herbs and a drizzle of olive oil, perfect as a light appetizer or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Base
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
- 2 cups thick or Greek-style yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint
- 5 small Persian cucumbers, scrubbed and diced
- Sea salt, to taste
Garnishes
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rose petals, crushed
- 3 tablespoons dried sour cherries, coarsely chopped
- Chopped fresh mint, for garnish
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the yogurt mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the finely grated or minced garlic with the thick or Greek-style yogurt, fresh lemon juice, roughly chopped fresh dill, and dried mint until well combined, creating a flavorful and creamy base.
- Add cucumbers and season: Gently fold in the diced Persian cucumbers into the yogurt mixture, mixing carefully to evenly coat the cucumbers. Season the salad with sea salt to taste, balancing the flavors.
- Assemble and garnish the salad: Spoon the cucumber yogurt salad into a serving bowl. Garnish generously with finely chopped pistachios, crushed dried rose petals, coarsely chopped dried sour cherries, chopped fresh mint, and additional fresh dill leaves to add texture and bursts of color.
- Finish with olive oil: Drizzle a generous amount of extra-virgin olive oil over the salad just before serving to enrich the flavor and provide a silky finish. Serve the salad immediately while fresh and crisp.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crispness of cucumbers.
- For a more intense garlic flavor, you may adjust the amount of garlic used according to taste.
- Use Greek-style yogurt for a thicker and creamier texture, but you can substitute with regular yogurt if preferred.
- Make sure to use edible dried rose petals and dried sour cherries for garnish to ensure safety and flavor.
- Can be served as a light appetizer, side dish, or as a refreshing snack on a warm day.
Keywords: cucumber yogurt salad, dill salad, Persian cucumber recipe, Greek yogurt salad, sour cherry salad, rose petal garnish, pistachio salad, healthy salad, Mediterranean salad
