Cucumber-Feta Dip

A garnish of pomegranate seed and mint gives holiday spark to this refreshing dip, but it's a healthy choice too. Serve with pita chips, crisp breadsticks or vegetables. From Midwest Living, Dec 2014.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 1  cup  plain  Greek yogurt
• 1⁄2 cup light sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup  crumbled feta cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped red onion
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups  coarsely shredded English cucumbers
•  pomegranate seeds and fresh mint leaves (to garnish)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, sour cream, feta cheese, onion, lemon juice and salt. Chill, covered, for 2 to 8 hours.
2. Before serving, place shredded cucumber in a fine-mesh sieve. Use the back of a large spoon or a rubber spatula to press on the cucumber to remove excess liquid. Stir cucumber into yogurt mixture.
3. Garnish dip with pomegranate seeds and mint, snipped if desired.