Yogurt Cheese with Pita and Olives Recipe

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Ingredients:

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cheesecloth
4 cups plain yogurt ( do not use low-fat or nonfat)
1 tsp sesame seeds
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dried summer savory
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
toasted pita bread, , cut into triangles
olive

Directions:

Set strainer over large bowl.
Line strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth, allowing 4 inches to extend over sides of strainer (do not let strainer touch bottom of bowl).
Spoon yogurt into strainer.
Gather cheesecloth together; fold over yogurt.
Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight (liquid will drain out and yogurt will thicken).
Combine sesame seeds, salt, summer savory, cayenne and cumin in small bowl.
Open cheesecloth at top.
Using rubber spatula, transfer drained yogurt to bowl.
Drizzle olive oil over.
Sprinkle with sesame seed mixture.
Place bowl in center of platter; surround with pita bread triangles and olives.
Broil tomatoes until skins begin to split and blacken in spots, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes.
Cool.
Peel tomatoes.
Cut into wedges.
Arrange peppers, tomatoes and eggs on platter.
Sprinkle with tuna and capers.
Mix oil and lemon juice in small bowl.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Drizzle dressing over salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	111.3 Kcal (466 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.61g	12%
Cholesterol	15.93mg	5%
Sodium	201.87mg	8%
Potassium	193.38mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.41g	2%
Sugars	6.15g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.08g	0%
Protein	3.86g	8%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	152.4mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.6 Kcal (367 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.99g	12%
Cholesterol	12.53mg	5%
Sodium	158.89mg	8%
Potassium	152.21mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.04g	2%
Sugars	4.84g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.06g	0%
Protein	3.04g	8%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	119.9mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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