Maast-o Recipe « 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!

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

Cooking Directions

1. 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

• calories46.4
• carbohydrateContent6.3 g
• cholesterolContent3.4 mg
• fatContent0.9 g
• fiberContent0.7 g
• proteinContent3.8 g
• saturatedFatContent0.6 g
• sodiumContent187.5 mg
• sugarContent4.6 g