Salads,Savoury I’ve done my own little concoction here inspired by the Persian cucumber salad called mast-o-khiar wherein I’ve strayed a bit here and there but the job is beautiful! This is indeed a healthy salad, of which I’ve created two very different versions (the second one coming up next) and works so brilliantly as an appetizer or an addition to a buffet spread. The beauty of Persian food is the burst of flavor even without a hint of spice – making this ideal for hyper-acidity patients, elders and children. For me personally, I love the addition of roses which provides so much freshness, against the earthy olive oil and pink peppercorns. Normally, fresh dill is added, but since that’s seasonal I make do with the dried version, but expect a fresher version coming up when it’s back on the market! This salad not just tastes beautiful, but can bring out the artist in you and present a masterpiece! The Recipe Serves 2 Ingredients 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yoghurt 1/3 Sliced Cucumbers 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tsp Sumac 2 tsp Dried Chilli Crushed Rose Petals Chopped Walnuts Crushed Pink Peppercorns Instructions Spread the yoghurt on the serving plate. Arrange the cucumber slices on top and drizzle the olive oil on top. Sprinkle all the remaining ingredients on top. Serve cold.