YOGURT WITH RAISINS, CUCUMBER, AND WALNUTS

Yogurt with Raisins, Cucumber, and Walnuts image

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup walnuts
1 Persian cucumber, finely chopped
3 cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons chopped golden raisins
1 tablespoon finely grated green garlic, or 1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon crushed dried mint leaves, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 teaspoons crushed dried rose petals; plus more for serving (optional)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2-3 tablespoons whole milk (optional)
Aleppo-style pepper (for serving)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop.
Mix walnuts, cucumber, yogurt, raisins, green garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. mint, 1 Tbsp. oil, and 2 tsp. rose petals, if using, in a medium bowl to combine; season with salt and pepper. If yogurt looks thick, stir in milk as needed.
Serve topped with Aleppo-style pepper and more dried mint and rose petals and drizzled with more oil.
Do Ahead
Yogurt can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.