Creamy Garlic, Parsley, and Feta Dressing

Name: Creamy Garlic, Parsley, and Feta Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 14 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic (3 medium garlic cloves); 2/3 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt; 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons); 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (3 tablespoons); 1 teaspoon coarse salt

Recipe photo courtesy of Andrew McCaul

We suggest pairing this garlicky dressing with mixed greens such as Boston lettuce and watercress, or drizzling it over grilled tofu or chicken for a light yet satisfying meal. If you prefer a milder dressing, cut back the garlic to two teaspoons. Recipe adapted from Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, August 2012

40 mins 10 mins 14 Makes 1 3/4 cups

Total Time Prep Servings Yield

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (3 medium garlic cloves)
2/3 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (3 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon coarse salt

Directions

1. Puree parsley, water, and garlic in a blender until smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, and blend until just combined. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 week.

Cook's Notes

Healthy Trick
Use a combination of Greek yogurt and olive oil -- rather than mayonnaise or sour cream -- to add richness to dressings and dips.

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TinaDunn

13 NOV, 2012

So tasty! I was thinking how great it would be on a baked potato or even use it as the "sauce" for potato salad. Major garlic breath, but I don't care!
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RobbyO

2 SEP, 2012

I just made this (took no time & I always have these ingredients in my kitchen), and I am not sorry. This is an incredible and memorable dressing. Would be good on absolutely anything-salads, fish, chicken, shrimp. I'm in love and will make this constantly. Undeniably wonderful.
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BriBosch

31 JUL, 2012

This was a nice dressing. We omitted the olive oil (trying to watch cals) and subbed goat cheese for feta--still great! Served on romaine with chunked grilled salmon and diced onions. Lovely for summer!
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E38557

22 JUL, 2012

Simple and delicious....i LOVED this receipe. I use it to dip sesame breadsticks in and its FANTASTIC!!!!!
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