This savory yogurt parfait has the components of Greek salad—olives, cucumber, tomatoes—with a delicious, cumin and chile spiced crunchy walnut topping.
Toasted Spiced Walnuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup walnuts
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Greek Parfait
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup diced hot house cucumber
1 cup halved small cherry or grape tomatoes
3/4 cup garbanzo beans
1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives
1. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add walnuts and stir well.
2. Sprinkle curry, chili powder, cumin and chili flakes over walnuts and stir until walnuts are well coated. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until toasted. Season with salt and pepper and let cool. Coarsely chop and set aside.
3. Place equal amounts of yogurt into 4 clear tall dishes. Top with equal amounts of cucumber, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, olives and walnuts.
Recipe and photo courtesy the California Walnut Commission
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