Haydari — Herby Yogurt Dip with Olives & Cucumber
Thick, tangy yogurt dip folded with fresh herbs, garlic, and walnuts—a Turkish classic that comes together in 5 minutes. Serve with olives, cucumber slices, and a sprinkle of za'atar for a showstopping mezze plate.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 165
- Protein
- 6g
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- ½ cup walnuts, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill (or parsley), finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced into rounds
- 1 tsp za'atar spice mix
Instructions
- 1
Combine yogurt, walnuts, dill, garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- 2
Fold gently until herbs and walnuts are evenly distributed—do not overmix.
- 3
Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle the olive oil in a swirl across the top.
- 4
Sprinkle za'atar over the oil. Arrange olives and cucumber slices around the dip.
- 5
Serve immediately with warm pita or crusty bread for scooping.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- whisk or spoon
- knife
- serving bowl
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