Game Time Greek Party Dip

This cold, dreary weather makes me long for summer. I've been bogged down eating delicious comfort food. Not that I'm complaining, too much. Think beef stew, biscuits, and eggplant parmesan. All of the delicious foods that satisfy the appetite and warm you up on a winter night. I wanted to lighten things up a bit, so when I visited friends to watch football, I put together this fun dip. It's light, fresh, and completely satisfying. I left with an empty dish, so it couldn't have been too bad, right?!

How many days until summer?? Well, until then I hope this recipe brings you just a taste of it.

Greek Party Dip
1 quart Plain Greek Yogurt (any brand will do, full fat or fat free whatever your preference)
1 large English Cucumber (halved)
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 tsp. oregano
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
2 Roma Tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup Pitted Kalamata Olives, chopped
1 package Crumbled Feta Cheese (I like Athenos brand, full fat)
Salt and Pepper to taste

Place a fine mesh sieve over a medium bowl and line with cheese cloth, add yogurt. Allow the yogurt to rest in the fridge overnight to remove excess water. (You can skip this step if you're pressed for time, but it's worth it for an extra creamy dip) Cut the cucumber in half. Peel and grate one half of the cucumber, squeezing out extra water from the grated cucumber. Chop the other half of the cucumber into small dices. Mix the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and grated cucumber. Season with salt and pepper. Place in serving bowl then top with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese.

Red onion and peppers would also be delicious additions, if you have them in your fridge. Serve with toasted pita chips or wedges of fresh pita. This is a great addition to any party or as a delicious appetizer. It's just perfect for this Sunday's Super Bowl game. Are you a Broncos fan or Panthers??? I'm still undecided, but I do love me some Peyton Manning. Bon Appetit!