Creamy Feta-Walnut Dip

This recipe is from the magazine Real Simple. The article was titled '9 Healthy Pre dinner Snacks'. http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/gallery/0,21863,1094716-7,00.html

• Ready In: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups yogurt
• 3  ounces feta
• 2  garlic cloves
• 2  tablespoons  chopped toasted walnuts
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  hot sauce

Directions

1. Place 2 cups plain nonfat yogurt in a sieve lined with a coffee filter.
2. Let stand in the refrigerator for 1 hour or overnight.
3. Discard the liquid and spoon the thickened yogurt into a small bowl.
4. Add 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled Feta cheese, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted walnuts, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce.
5. Mix well.
6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
7. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
8. Pair Feta-Walnut Dip with cherry tomatoes, a whole-wheat pita, or baby carrots.