TANGY FETA HERB DIP

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.