Creamy Feta-Walnut Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups yogurt
3 ounces feta
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

Preparation

Place 2 cups plain nonfat yogurt in a sieve lined with a coffee filter.
Let stand in the refrigerator for 1 hour or overnight.
Discard the liquid and spoon the thickened yogurt into a small bowl.
Add 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled Feta cheese, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted walnuts, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce.
Mix well.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
Makes 1 1/2 cups.
Pair Feta-Walnut Dip with cherry tomatoes, a whole-wheat pita, or baby carrots.