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This impressive dip is perfect for summer gatherings. Prepared with a flavored cream cheese, the mixture with feta and chopped cucumber and tomatoes is a snap to whip up and tastes great with pita pockets. The recipe is shared by Del Mason of Martensville, Saskatchewan.
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/4 cup) equals 92 calories, 7 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 223 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
Originally published as Greek Garden Appetizer in Simple & Delicious May/June 2006, p47
Seeding TomatoesSummer is the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh juicy tomatoes in all types of recipes. It's usually not necessary to remove the seeds from tomatoes before using. But for some recipes, seeding the tomatoes can improve the dish's appearance or eliminate excess moisture. For example, it's not important to seed tomatoes when preparing a tossed salad. But it's nice to remove the seeds when making creamy tomato soup to ensure a smooth texture. And using seeded tomatoes when assembling a casserole can prevent it from becoming watery. To remove the seeds from a tomato, cut it in half horizontally and remove the stem. Holding a tomato half over a bowl or sink, scrape out seeds with a small spoon or squeeze the tomato to force out the seeds. Then slice or dice as directed in the recipe.
Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh juicy tomatoes in all types of recipes. It's usually not necessary to remove the seeds from tomatoes before using. But for some recipes, seeding the tomatoes can improve the dish's appearance or eliminate excess moisture. For example, it's not important to seed tomatoes when preparing a tossed salad. But it's nice to remove the seeds when making creamy tomato soup to ensure a smooth texture. And using seeded tomatoes when assembling a casserole can prevent it from becoming watery. To remove the seeds from a tomato, cut it in half horizontally and remove the stem. Holding a tomato half over a bowl or sink, scrape out seeds with a small spoon or squeeze the tomato to force out the seeds. Then slice or dice as directed in the recipe.
Medium-Bodied White Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer
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Reviewed on May. 15, 2011 by carrie carney
So good! I made this for a party and everyone (even my father who claims not to like "green stuff") commented on how tasty this was. I couldn't find garden vegetable cr. cheese so I used a plain 8 ounce block mixed with a pkg. of dry vegetable soup/dip mix. I also spread a small container of hummus on top of the cheese mixture. I chopped the vegetables earlier in the day and mixed with a tbls. each of lemon juice and olive oil and used a slotted spoon to place mixture over the top just before serving. Also used garlic pita chips to seve with it. I have a communion party next week and plan on making again.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2010 by Amy the Midwife
I made this the day before so the flavors could blend and put the veggies on a few hours before. The ladies group I made it for LOVED it. Next time I may set the veggies on a paper towel before topping the dip or consider "sweating" the cucumbers with a little salt. A little veggie liquid pooled at the bottom of the pie plate as the evening progressed which made it look somewhat unappetizing.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2010 by Chris Recipes
Delicious, light, and simple. It's easy to make and great for summer parties.
Reviewed on May. 25, 2010 by kara waller
Very good! Tastes very authentic!
Reviewed on May. 21, 2010 by cheriwinkle
This is a wonderful appetizer! I am just beginning to use Feta cheese and try Greek/Mediterranean dishes and loved this! I served it with pita chips available at my grocery store. Perfect. I made this the day before needed, so put the cream cheese layer on the serving dish and then the cukes and covered with plastic wrap. I added the tomato, onion and olive an hour before serving. Looked terrific and tasted the same!
Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2009 by merry22
Always a hit! I once found I didn't have any yogurt and replaced it with sour cream. It still turned out great!
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