Cucumber-Walnut Raita

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 0.5 cup cucumber seeded sliced quartered (from 1 Kirby)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
• 1 cup greek yogurt plain 2% reduced-fat ()
• 0.3 cup walnut pieces divided finely chopped

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add cumin and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute until toasted and fragrant; set cumin oil aside to cool completely.
2. Stir together cucumber, 1/4 cup walnuts, lemon juice, yogurt, salt, and pepper. Stir in cumin oil and top with additional 2 tablespoons walnuts.