Two Great Spreads

These are two great spreads.  Wonderful on sandwiches, grilled chicken or sliced turkey.

Herbed Feta Spread

1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Stir together first 6 ingredients until smooth.  Cover and chill up to 7 days.  Stir in pine nuts just before serving.  Garnish with fresh basil sprigs.  This is perfect on pita bread filled with grilled vegetables or on BLT's.  This makes 2 1/2 cups.


Cucumber-Yogurt Spread

1 (16 ounce) container plain nonfat yogurt
2 small cucumbers, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 small mint leaves, minces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon peper

Line a mesh strainer with a paper coffee filter.  Spoon yogurt into filter and place strainer over a bowl.  Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 24 hours.  Spoon yogurt into a bowl, discarding liquid (yogurt will have a very thick consistency).  Stir in chpped cucumber and next 4 ingredients.  Cover and chill up to 3 days.  Garnish with cucumber slices and fresh mint sprigs.  This is wonderful on soft rolls with grill chicken, sliced turkey and great on fresh sliced garden tomatoes.  Makes 2 cups.