Spiced Walnuts and Greek Salad Parfait

Spiced Walnuts and Greek Salad Parfait

DESCRIPTION

Take your parfait to the next level with these spicy and savory walnuts featuring curry, chili, and cumin, layered on top of yogurt with tomatoes, cucumbers, and garbanzo beans.

Total Time
10 Mins
Serves
4
Serving Size
1 parfait
Meal
Course

Total Time

Prep Time
5 Mins
Cook Time
5 Mins
Total Time
10 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
320 cal
Total Fat
23 g
Saturated Fat
2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
13 g
Monounsaturated Fat
6.2 g
Cholesterol
4 mg
Sodium
450 mg
Carbohydrates
20 g
Dietary Fiber
6 g
Total Sugars
<6 g
Protein
14 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
140 mg
Iron
2 mg
Potassium
390 mg

Ingredients

Toasted Spiced Walnuts

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 cup California 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

Preparation

  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.