Gluten-Free Cooking For Dummies
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Slather this spread on gluten-free pita wedges or gluten-free crackers to make an easy appetizer. You can also use it as a sandwich spread or sprinkled over a Greek salad.

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Preparation time: 5 minutes, plus refrigeration time

Yield: 2 cups

8 ounces feta cheese

1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon pepper

  1. With a fork, crumble the feta in a medium bowl.

  2. Add the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, and pepper and continue to blend with a fork until everything is mixed.

  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the spread for several hours.

Per serving: Calories: 121; Total fat: 11g; Saturated fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 25mg; Sodium: 316mg; Carbohydrates: 2g; Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 4g.

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Danna Korn is a respected and leading authority on the gluten-free diet and the medical conditions that benefit from it. She has been featured in People Magazine, on ABC's 20-20, and dozens of other national media outlets. Connie Sarros is a nationally recognized advocate for healthy eating and nutrition whose work has appeared in Cooking Light, the Chicago Tribune, and other publications.

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