Friday, July 11, 2008

Healthy Summer Eats

I love to cook and enjoy making yummy, healthy food for my family. Some of our summer favorites are tzatziki with pitas, homemade popsicles, and watermelon. Nothing says summer like eating cold watermelon while lounging by the pool!

Tzatziki (a Greek dip usually served with gyros)
16 oz plain fat free yogurt
1 large cucumber, shredded
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1/4 c minced onion
1 tsp dried dill/1 tbsp fresh dill
salt and pepper to taste
Place yogurt in a strainer lined with a large coffee filter (or cheesecloth) over a bowl. Refrigerate overnight. Discard liquid. Mix strained yogurt and remaining ingredients. Chill 4 hrs and serve.

Blueberry Pops (from MOPS)
1 pt fresh blueberries
1 c fat free vanilla yogurt
1 c skim milk
sugar to taste (I didn't use any, still delicious)
Blend until smooth, then freeze.

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