Yogurt salad Persian-style
October 9, 2011 • Category: Salads
Yogurt salad is always a fixture on the Lebanese table. Yogurt or laban, is consumed plain, unsweetened, usually flavored with a bit of garlic, some dried mint and lots of crunchy cucumbers.
This version of yogurt salad is inspired by the Persian tradition which includes dried fruits such as golden raisins, herbs, nuts (usually walnuts), dried rose petals and some chopped cucumbers. The addition of pomegranates and purslane is a last-minute inspiration (conveniently available in the fridge).
INGREDIENTS: 4 servings
- 2 cups of plain yogurt
- 1 cup of pomegranate
- 2 tbsp of fresh or dried dill
- 1/2 cup of purslane leaves (substitute baby arugula)
- 1 clove of garlic mashed with a dash of salt
- 1/4 tsp rose petals (optional)
- 2 tbsp of chopped walnuts
- 2 scallions, minced
- 1 tbsp of dried mint powder
- 1 Persian cucumber, chopped (substitute English cucumber or Armenian)
METHOD:
- Peel and chop the cucumber and place in a bowl; mash the garlic with the salt; chop the walnuts; mince the scallions; add the yogurt, purslane or arugula, mint and dill, pomegranate to form the salad and sprinkle the rose petals on top. Serve cold.
Comments
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the indolent cook says:
I love how fresh and colourful this looks. Gorgeous flavours, too!
On October 9, 2011 at 6:39 pm
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On October 9, 2011 at 10:16 pm
Rosa says:
Delicious looking and so pretty!
Cheers,
Rosa
On October 9, 2011 at 11:35 pm
Sally - My Custard P says:
Looks absolutely gorgeous – so fresh and pretty. Would love to dive in with a fork right now.
On October 9, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Priya says:
Salad looks soo creamy n refreshing..
On October 10, 2011 at 3:28 am
Turkey's For Life says:
I love the addition of the pomegranate seeds. They’re just coming into season now in Fethiye so I’ll be buying them in vast quantities soon – always good to have alternative recipes to use them up.
Julia
On October 10, 2011 at 4:20 am
Katerina says:
Yogurt is a staple in my home. I am keeping this salad to try it!
On October 10, 2011 at 4:44 am
Christine's Recipes says:
This yogurt salad looks so elegant!
On October 10, 2011 at 6:56 am
domi says:
Un délicieux moment frais et gourmand, bisous et douce journée
On October 10, 2011 at 11:40 am
Juliana says:
Joumana, your yogurt salad looks so pretty and so refreshing, love how you decorated with the pomegranate seeds. Great pictures as well.
Hope you have a wonderful week ahead 🙂
On October 10, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Tobias says:
It’s almost like you could taste the fresh flavours of this salad.
I like the addition of the nuts and pomegranate, gives it even more crunch and a hint of sweetness.
And though it’s not BBQ season anymore where I live, I can very well imagine it as a fancier alternative for Tzatziki which is, albeit being Greek, staple food when it comes to German barbecueing. 🙂
Cheers,
Tobias
On October 10, 2011 at 2:18 pm
GourmetGetaways says:
Your yoghurt looks so beautiful!
I am am really pleased I found your site through your comments on the “The Indolent Cooks” website. I know I will love your site as I adore this style of food.
I will be visiting often, your images are amazing 🙂
On October 10, 2011 at 2:33 pm
Claudia says:
I never think of yogurt without fruit – but do love savory presentations. This is so pretty – a tasty and welcome addition to the table.
On October 10, 2011 at 3:22 pm
Susan says:
I see fresh pomegranates back in the stores now. What a beautiful and delicious salad.
On October 11, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Murasaki Shikibu says:
Pomegranates are in season now and I’m making this for dinner to have with some rice with butter and vermicelli and beef meat patties with parsley and spices. 🙂
On October 19, 2011 at 10:17 am