Last night’s STRIVE treats were extra tasty and healthy! Be sure to give these recipes a try!
Crisp Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
2 c finely chopped, seeded, peeled cucumbers
1/4 c chopped red onion
1 jalepeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 c finely chopped and seeded tomato
2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
4 1/2 tsp minced fresh cilantro
1/4 c low fat Greek yogurt
1 1/2 tsp lime juice
1/4 tsp seasoned salt
Baked or whole grain tortilla chips
Directions: In a small bowl, combine first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, lime juice, cumin, and seasoned salt. Pour over cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately with whole grain chips or crackers.
Creamy Feta-Spinach Dip (pictured above)
8 oz fat free yogurt
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 oz reduced fat cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach
1 tsp dill weed
1/8 tsp pepper
Fresh veggies, pretzels, or sliced bread
- Line a strainer with a coffee filter; place over bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer; cover yogurt with coffee filter. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until yogurt has thickened to the consistency of whipped cream.
- Transfer yogurt to a food processor (discard liquid from bowl). Add the feta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and garlic; cover and process until smooth.
- Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in spinach, dill, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with vegetables or bread.
Enjoy!