Yogurt Onion Dip

A newspaper clipping from a yogurt company

• Ready In: 24 hrs 25 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 2 tbps servings

Ingredients

• 1 (32 ounce)  plain yogurt
• 1  cup  shredded  Italian cheese
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped red onion
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄4 cup  snipped fresh basil or 1⁄4 cup Italian parsley

Directions

1. Line a yogurt strainer, sieve or small colander with three layers of 100% cotton cheesecloth or a clean paper coffee filter.
2. Suspend lined strainer, sieve, or colander over a bowl.
3. Spoon in yogurt.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
5. Remove yogurt cheese from strainer; discard liquid.
6. Transfer to a large bowl.
7. Stir in cheese, onion , garlic, and seasoned salt.
8. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
9. Stir in basil just before serving.
10. Transfer to a serving bowl.
11. Serve with vegetables and/or crackers.