Walnut-Feta Yogurt Dip
Yogurt cheese brings a hearty texture to this dip recipe when combined with walnuts, dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and oregano. It makes a great low-calorie and low-fat snack.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
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4 cups plain low-fat or fat-free yogurt*
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz.)
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1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pine nuts
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2 Tbsp. snipped dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
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2 tsp. snipped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
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1/4 tsp. salt
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1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
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Walnut halves (optional)
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Assorted vegetable dippers
Directions
1.
To prepare yogurt for the dip, line a strainer or small colander with three layers of 100% cotton cheesecloth or a clean paper coffee filter and suspend lined strainer over a bowl. Spoon in yogurt. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 24 hours, up to 48 hours. Remove from refrigerator; discard liquid in bowl.
2.
Transfer yogurt cheese to medium bowl. Stir in feta cheese, nuts, tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours. To serve, top with walnut halves. Serve with vegetable dippers. Makes 2 cups (sixteen 2-Tbsp. servings).
3.
*Note: Use yogurt that contains no gums, gelatin, or fillers, which may prevent curd and whey from separating.
Nutrition information
Calories 68, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 14%, Iron 1%. Exchanges: Milk .5, Fat .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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