Description
This Greek Salad Dip is a refreshing and flavorful twist on the classic salad, perfect for parties or a light snack. Creamy feta cheese and Greek yogurt are combined with a medley of fresh vegetables and Mediterranean seasonings for a delicious dip.
Ingredients
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Feta Yogurt Dip:
- 2 cups feta cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, strained
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Vegetable Mix:
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 cup cucumber, finely diced
- 1 cup tomato, finely diced
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Season tomato and cucumber with salt, let sit for 30 minutes to drain.
- Make Feta Yogurt Dip: Combine feta, yogurt, garlic, lemon, vinegar, olive oil, oregano, and parsley.
- Assemble: Squeeze excess moisture from cucumber and tomato, then add to dip. Mix in remaining ingredients.
- Serve: Enjoy with crudité, pita chips, or crostini.
Notes
- You can customize the dip by adding more fresh herbs like mint or dill.
- For a creamier texture, blend the dip in a food processor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
