Mezze Plate with Falafel-Spiced Yogurt Dip Recipe

Glucides nets Atkins™
Style:Mediterranean/Greek
Cook Time:0 Minutes
Phase:Phase 3
Difficulty:Moderate
INGREDIENTS
- 2ozFeta Cheese
- 0 1/2tspOregano, ground
- 2 4/24TbspOlive Oil
- 0 1/2cupGreek Yogurt, plain, unsweetened, whole milk
- 1TbspLemon Juice
- 1eachGarlic, clove
- 0 1/8tspCumin seed, ground
- 0 1/8tspCoriander, ground
- 0 1/4teaspoon(s)Kosher salt (1/4 tsp= 1.5 g)
- 2eachCucumber, medium
- 4eachRed or White Radish, raw
- 8piecesArtichoke Hearts, marinated
- 13eachBlack Olives, large
DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, combine the feta, oregano, and 2 tablespoons of oil. Set aside to marinate at least 10 minutes at room temperature or refrigerated overnight.Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon oil. Adjust the salt to taste.
Place the bowl of yogurt on a serving platter. Arrange the cucumbers, radishes, artichoke hearts, and olives around the bowl. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the feta to the platter, then drizzle the feta oil over the dip and vegetables. Alternatively, a quarter of the vegetables, 2 heaping tablespoons of dip, and about 1 tablespoon of feta can be presented as one serving.
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