Savory Yogurt with Grape and Cucumber Salad
Servings:4 Dukkah:
•1/3 cup raw cashews
•1/3 cup hazel nuts
•1/4 cup sesame seeds
•2 table spoons cum in seeds
•2 tablespoons coriander seeds
•2 table spoons dried thyme
•1/2teaspoon salt
Yogurt:
•3 cups plain, non fat Greek yogurt
•1/2 cup green California grapes, halved
•1/2 cup red California grapes, halved
•1 cup English cucumber, diced
•1tablespoon minced shallot
•1 table spoon extra-virgin olive oil
•1tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
•salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
•4 table spoons dukkah
•1 teaspoon lemon zest
To make dukkah: Heat oven to 350˚ F. Spread cashews and hazelnuts on baking sheet and toast 6-8 minutes. Transfer to food processor and set aside. In skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds, cumin seeds and coriander seeds until fragrant,
1-2 minutes, then transfer to food processor. Add dried thyme and salt. Pulse mixture until coarsely ground. Makes about 1 cup that can be stored in an airtight container.
Divide yogurt into four 3/4-cup portions. In small bowl, combine grapes, cucumber, shallots, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Top each bowl of yogurt with 1/2 cup grape mixture, 1 tablespoon dukkah and sprinkle of lemon zest.
Nutritional information per serving: 220 calories; 19 g protein; 18 g carbohydrate; 8 g fat (33% calories from fat);
1.5 g saturated fat (6% calories from saturated fat); 10 mg cholesterol; 140 mg sodium; 2 g fiber.