Spicy Red Feta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups Greek yogurt
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 10 ounces feta cheese
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Black olives
• Pita bread

Steps

1. Combine the yogurt, 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix well. Place the yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined strainer over a bowl and let drain 2 hours.

   Place the yogurt and feta in a bowl. With a fork, mash them together to obtain a smooth paste. Add the garlic, cayenne, paprika, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and black pepper and mix well. Alternatively, this can be pureed in a food processor or blender.

   To serve, spread the puree on a serving plate. Drizzle with the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and garnish with the olives. Serve with warm pita bread.

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