Creamy Oregano Dip With Vegetables

Total Time: 6 hrs Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 cups plain nonfat yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 heads belgian endive, separated into spears
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes

Recipe

• 1 set strainer over 4-cup measuring cup.
• 2 line strainer with paper towel.
• 3 add yogurt to strainer; chill until yogurt is thick (about 1 cup liquid will drain from yogurt), at least 2 hours or overnight.
• 4 turn yogurt out into medium bowl; discard paper towel and drained liquid.
• 5 add chopped fresh and dried oregano, lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, pepper and cayenne to yogurt and stir to blend.
• 6 cover and refrigerate to develop flavors, at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
• 7 place bowl with dip on platter.
• 8 surround with endive spears and cherry tomatoes and serve.