Herbed Yogurt Recipes

COLD ROASTED VEGGIES WITH HERBED YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• For the herbed yogurt dip: Combine the yogurt, mint, parsley, dill, garlic, lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl and mix well; taste to check the seasonings. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the roasted veggies: Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
• Arrange the parsnips and carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer. Arrange the zucchini and onions on a second baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle both with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast the parsnips and carrots until lightly browned but still firm, about 10 minutes, roast the zucchini and onions until lightly browned but not soggy, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a ziptop bag and refrigerate until cold.
• Serve the roasted veggies cold with the herbed yogurt dip.

GREEK YOGURT HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the yogurt, 2 tablespoons water, rice vinegar, olive oil, chives, parsley, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving. The dressing will keep, refrigerated, for up to 3 days.

HERBED YOGURT

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, cilantro, mint, jalapeño and a pinch of salt. Taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.

ROASTED SALMON WITH HERBED YOGURT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine yogurt, mustard, dill, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread yogurt mixture on salmon.
• Roast until opaque throughout, 15 to 20 minutes (8 minutes for fillets). Sprinkle with dill sprigs and serve warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges.

HERBY YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Blitz all the ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Season, then chill until needed. Can be done a day ahead.

HERBED YOGURT CHEESE

Steps:

• Place yogurt in a fine strainer set over a bowl, and refrigerate for 8 hours to allow moisture to drain out.
• Discard the liquid, and place the yogurt in a mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients. Mix well.
• Transfer the mixture to a piece of plastic wrap about 10 inches long, and roll it into a log about 5 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Serve the cheese with toast, crackers or bread. It is good served as part of a salad accompaniment; arrange chunks on each plate, or spread on small toasts or untoasted baguette slices.

HERBED YOGURT CHEESE

Steps:

• First put a paper towel in the bottom of a strainer, put the strainer in a bowl with at least a 2" clearance on the bottom, put the yogurt in the lined strainer, cover with plastic wrap& place in the fridge over night orup to 2 days.
• Drain & discard fluid Place the yogurt cheese in a bowl add remaining ingredients stir and enjoy Store the cheese in the fridge.

HERBED YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Line a strainer with a paper coffee filter. Suspend strainer over a bowl.
• Spoon yogurt into filter. Cover and refrigerate at least four hours. Discard strained liquid (or use in cooking).
• Combine yogurt and herbs. Mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste ( I like lots!).
• Serve with chips or veggies.

HERBED YOGURT CHEESE

Steps:

• Line a colander or strainer with several thicknesses of cheesecloth; set over a bowl. Add yogurt; drain for 1 hour. Transfer yogurt to bowl of food processor; add lime juice, cilantro, parsley, salt, and pepper. Puree until well combined. Chill until ready to use, up to 1 week.