PERSIAN CUCUMBER (MAAST O KHIAR) SALAD ENJOY DAN:

           PERSIAN CUCUMBER (MAAST O KHIAR) SALAD by CHEF DAN:

Serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

1 large cucumber, finely diced

2 teaspoons dried dill

1/4-cup fresh mint leaves

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1/2-teaspoons sea salt

2 cups Greek yogurt

1/2-cup golden raisins, soaked in hot water and then drained

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoon olive oil

1/3-cup roasted walnuts

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Add garlic cloves and salt to a mortar and pestle and pound to a paste.

2.   In a serving bowl combine garlic paste, yogurt, dill and mint.

3.   Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

4.   Stir in the cucumber, golden raisins, olive oil, roasted walnuts salt and pepper to taste.

ENJOY DAN:                                                         HALLELUJAH!!