Lemon Herb Yogurt Cheese Dip Recipes

LEMON HERB YOGURT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Place yogurt in cheesecloth-lined colander; cover. Drain over bowl in refrigerator at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Spoon drained yogurt into small bowl. Discard liquid. Add chives, dill, lemon zest, salt, garlic and pepper into yogurt cheese; stir until well blended. Cover.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve as a dip with the cut-up vegetables.

CHUNKY BLUE CHEESE AND YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Place the shallot, garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, mayonnaise, Gorgonzola, Tabasco, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse the processor about 12 times, until the mixture is almost smooth but still a bit chunky. Add the chives and pulse two or three times, until combined. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop. Serve with vegetables and/or crackers for dipping.

YOGURT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth or one coffee filter and place over a bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer; cover yogurt with edges of cheesecloth. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Remove yogurt from cheesecloth and discard liquid from bowl. Combine sesame seeds, salt, cayenne and cumin. Spread yogurt on a serving plate. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with sesame seed mixture and lemon zest. Serve with pita chips.

PASTA WITH LEMON HERB YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Set the yogurt in a sieve set over a bowl to strain and come to room temperature, about 1 hour.
• Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Season generously with salt. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the box instructions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
• Combine feta, yogurt, garlic, lemon zest and juice, olive oil and half the herbs in a large bowl, then season with salt and pepper. Mix until well blended.
• Add the hot cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add some pasta water until sauce is at desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning. Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with Pecorino-Romano and the remaining chopped herbs.

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.

CHARRED SCALLION DIP WITH LEMON AND HERBS

Steps:

• Heat a grill or a grill pan over high.
• As pan heats up, prepare the scallion-herb mixture: Halve 2 scallions lengthwise, then slice very thinly crosswise. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in chives and dill, if using. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• On a baking sheet, toss remaining 10 scallions with the canola oil. Season generously with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Working in batches if necessary, grill the scallions over high heat, turning occasionally, until deeply grill-marked and slightly softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to cool.
• While the scallions cool, add the sour cream, cream cheese, lemon zest and juice, onion and garlic powders, and sugar to the medium bowl with the scallion-herb mixture.
• Thinly slice the grilled scallions, then add to the sour cream mixture and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or ideally 1 day. (The flavor will deepen as it sits.) To serve, drizzle with olive oil. Serve with potato chips for dipping.

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.

GARLIC-HERB YOGURT CHEESE

Steps:

• Fold a large piece of cheesecloth twice to form a 4-layer, roughly 18-inch square. Place in a sieve set over a large bowl, and spoon yogurt into center. Gathering the 4 corners, tie a piece of kitchen twine just above yogurt to form a tight bundle. Let yogurt (still in sieve over bowl) drain in refrigerator at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
• Cut open cheesecloth. Transfer yogurt cheese to a bowl; set whey aside for another use. Stir chives, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper into yogurt cheese. Serve with crudites and bread.

THICK YOGURT & HERB DIP

Steps:

• Tip the yogurt into a fine sieve set over a bowl, then leave to drain in the fridge for 1 hr. Discard any liquid that has drained off. Scrape into a mixing bowl, then stir in the onions and most of the herbs. When ready to serve, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining herbs and a little black pepper.

HERBED FETA DIP

Steps:

• Place yogurt, feta, beans, garlic, and lemon juice in the bowl of your food processor and blend until smooth. Add parsley, dill, chives, mint, and pepper; pulse until they are well combined. Transfer dip to serving bowl and chill until ready to serve.

SUMMER HERB DIP (GERMAN)

Steps:

• Mix quark & yogurt in a mixing bowl. Add next 7 ingredients (garlic thru lemon juice).
• Mix well, taste & season w/salt & pepper to pers pref. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hrs b4 serving.
• NOTE #1: I confess I have not used Quark as an ingredient & do not know if I can get it here in Iceland. However, Roz said "Quark makes a quick light dip & has fewer calories than richer cream cheese." Taking this cue from her, my assumption is cream cheese may be used as an alternative to quark.
• NOTE #2: As written the recipe offered a choice of using single cream OR low-fat yogurt. I opted for the latter, but the former may be your choice. Feel free. :-).