CUCUMBER YOGURT SALAD WITH DILL, SOUR CHERRIES AND ROSE PETALS
Crunchy cucumber, cool yogurt and the surprise of tart cherries make this salad alluring, especially when paired with a hot, savory stew, soup or tagine. During Ramadan, the month of the year when observant Muslims fast during daylight hours, it is delicious for iftar, the meal that breaks the fast at sunset. Try it with harira, the traditional Moroccan iftar dish: a fragrant lamb-tomato soup with chickpeas, lentils and vermicelli. Add a pretty bowl of dates - the food Muslims traditionally eat first to break the fast - and the meal is complete. Both spice and craft shops sell food-grade dried rose petals, or you can make your own by hanging a bouquet of (organically raised) roses upside down to dry.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic with the yogurt, lemon juice, dill and dried mint. Fold in the cucumbers and season with salt to taste.
- Spoon into a serving bowl and garnish with the pistachios, rose petals, dried cherries, fresh mint and dill leaves. Drizzle with a generous amount of olive oil and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 116, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 296 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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Faruk Bhai
faruk_bhai75@hotmail.comThis salad is a lot of work to make and it's not worth the effort. I wouldn't recommend it.
Youre Nan
n.y@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly but the salad turned out bland. I think it needs more salt and pepper.
Rashid Bhai
bhai-r84@hotmail.comThis salad is a bit too tangy for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon juice.
Nayeem shohel babu
nayeem.s@gmail.comI'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the pistachios. It was still delicious.
Nasir Khokhar
nasir5@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Ugeeniny Isaiah
isaiah-u@gmail.comI love the vibrant colors of this salad. It's a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.
Chimamanda Evidence
evidence_chimamanda@gmail.comThis salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.
Louis Rodriguez
louis.r95@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of dill, so I substituted fresh mint instead. It was still delicious!
Kityo Richard
richard.k10@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up fresh herbs from your garden.
Karon johnson
j_karon@yahoo.comI love the way the dill and yogurt complement each other in this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of probiotics.
Hannan Ali
h_ali@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to bring to a potluck or picnic.
Proffesor Galela
proffesor_galela59@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.
Clayton Kobane
ck9@gmail.comI love the addition of sour cherries and rose petals. They add a touch of sweetness and floral flavor that really elevates the dish.
Shafiq Ansari
shafiq-a@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of cucumber salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The yogurt and dill add a creamy and tangy flavor that really complements the cucumbers.
sabibre shon
s@yahoo.comI made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures.
Shivashankar Chaudhary
c-shivashankar7@hotmail.comThis cucumber yogurt salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of cucumber, yogurt, dill, sour cherries, and rose petals creates a unique and delicious flavor profile that will surely impr