Garlic Feta Dip

Ingredients:

6 ounces crumbled feta cheese, divided

4 ounces light cream cheese (Neufchatel cheese), at room temperature

1/3 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

2 cloves garlic

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Simply Roundy’s Entertaining Crackers, fresh veggies, and/or pita bread or pita chips, for serving

Directions:

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade,place two-thirds of the feta, the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic cloves, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, then sprinkle with the remaining third of the feta, diced bell pepper, and parsley. Serve immediately with crackers and veggies as desired, or refrigerate for up to 1 day. If making ahead, sprinkle with bell peppers and parsley just before serving.