Yogurt with Raisins, Cucumber, and Walnuts Recipe

Yogurt with Raisins, Cucumber, and Walnuts Recipe

  • 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)
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Serve topped with Aleppo-style pepper and more dried mint and rose petals and drizzled with more oil.
  4. Yogurt can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.