Tangy Feta Herb Dip
I often prepare this make-ahead dip for get-togethers. As a physician and mother, I love the idea of using yogurt as a healthy, low-fat alternative to sour cream or cream cheese.4 Servings15 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 2 cups (16 ounces) plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Baked pita chips and/or assorted fresh vegetables
Directions
- Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth or one coffee filter
- and place over a bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer; cover
- yogurt with edges of cheesecloth. Refrigerate for 8 hours or
- overnight. Remove yogurt from cheesecloth and discard liquid from
- bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, cheese, oil, garlic, parsley,
- oregano, salt and pepper. Chill until serving. Serve with pita chips
- and/or vegetables. Yield: 1 cup.
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without pita chips or vegetables) equals 127 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 339 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.