Best 11 Greek Yogurt Dip Recipes

GREEK-STYLE CUCUMBER AND YOGURT DIP WITH DILL

Steps:

• Line sieve with cheesecloth and place over medium bowl. Place yogurt in sieve. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to drain in refrigerator overnight.
• Mix cucumber and 1 tablespoon salt in small bowl; cover and chill 3 hours.
• Transfer drained yogurt to another bowl. Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, dill and garlic. Squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible from cucumber. Stir cucumber into yogurt. Season with pepper. Cover; chill at least 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place pita wedges on baking sheets. Brush with olive oil. Bake until crisp, about 10 minutes. Cool. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store pita airtight at room temperature.) Serve cucumber dip with baked pita wedges.

LOW-FAT GREEK YOGURT RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Mix ranch dressing mix into yogurt, stirring thoroughly until evenly distributed and smooth. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.

FRESH FRUIT WITH GREEK YOGURT DIP/DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl - combine yogurt, lemon juice, sugar (or honey), and vanilla.
• Mix well, then store in the fridge.
• NOTE: This will coat up to 8-10 cups of fruit if used as a dressing.

ROASTED-EGGPLANT DIP WITH GREEK YOGURT

Steps:

• Using tongs, cook eggplants one at a time over the flame of a gas burner (or a grill), turning as skin chars and bubbles, until completely soft, about 15 minutes. (If eggplant doesn't soften, finish cooking on a baking sheet in a 375-degree oven.) Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Peel off charred skin and discard. Coarsely chop the eggplants, and place in a colander to drain, about 1 hour. Finely chop, and transfer to a bowl.
• Using a chef's knife, press flat side of blade back and forth across garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to make a paste. Mix into eggplant. Stir in oil. Mix in yogurt and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. (Dip can be refrigerated, for up to 1 day.) Drizzle with oil before serving.

CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP WITH GREEK PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Yogurt Dip:.
• Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and grate into a medium mixing bowl. Add yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning. Stir to mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Serve with the toasted pitas chips.
• Pita Chips:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray(or use olive oil on a piece of paper towel and wipe over baking sheet); set aside.
• Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles.
• Place on baking sheet, in a single layer. Lightly spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool. Enjoy!

GREEK FETA YOGURT DIP WITH ZA'ATAR

Steps:

• Place garlic, feta cheese and olive oil in food processor and process until cheese is roughly crumbled. Remove half of cheese to a bowl. Add yogurt, lemon juice, black pepper and za'atar seasoning to food processor bowl. Process until just about smooth. Add to bowl of feta crumbles and mix well. Spoon into serving bowl and sprinkle with more za'atar seasoning.

VANILLA-MAPLE GREEK YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Combine yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Place in the refrigerator to chill, about 15 minutes.

GREEK YOGURT ONION DIP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup of water and the balsamic vinegar, reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are browned and caramelized, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Combine the shallots, yogurt, milk, chives, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl and stir until blended. Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving. The dip will keep, refrigerated, overnight.

BUFFALO WINGS WITH GREEK YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• In a sealable container (large ziplock bag, tupperware, covered dish) marinate wing segments with enough buttermilk to cover and let stand overnight. This step is optional.
• In a large bowl or ziplock bag, combine flour, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper and mix.
• Take a few chicken segments at a time and shake off excess buttermilk. Coat entirely in the flour mixture and set in a sperate container. Repeat with remaining wing segments. Refrigerate coated wings for 1 hour.
• In a 2-quart saucepan, heat butter and hot sauce just until butter melts. Add black pepper, garlic powder and stir with a whisk to combine. Turn heat to low and keep warm on stove top.
• Deep-fry chicken, 8 - 10 pieces at a time, in 375°F oil (vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil) for 13 minutes, turning once or twice.
• Drain chicken on a wire cooling rack or paper towels for 30 seconds, then immediately toss fried chicken in buffalo sauce mixture and remove with a slotted spoon.
• Repeat with remaining chicken.
• For the dip, take at least ½ cup of yogurt and add the blue cheese and cinnamon sugar to your preference.

LAMB AND ARTICHOKE KEBABS WITH GREEK YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Combine 3/4 cup olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, the paprika, dried mint, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and the red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add the lamb and toss to coat; cover and refrigerate 1 to 4 hours.
• Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Thread the lamb, eggplant, artichokes and olives onto eight 10-inch skewers; season with salt. Grill the kebabs, turning occasionally, until marked, about 10 minutes for medium.
• Meanwhile, make the yogurt dip: Puree the yogurt, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon and1 teaspoon cumin, 2 tablespoons water, the chopped mint, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth; serve with the kebabs.

SPICY BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES WITH GREEK YOGURT DILL DIP

Steps:

• Make the dip
• In a small bowl, blend together the yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
• Make the zucchini fries
• Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
• Prepare your ingredients: Place flour in a large Ziploc bag. Crack eggs into a shallow dish and whisk along with 2 tablespoons water. Mix Panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
• Add zucchini to the Ziploc bag with flour and shake gently until all pieces are covered.
• Working with three or four sticks at a time, dip the zucchini sticks in the egg mixture then place in the Panko mixture, turning to coat. Gently lay on the baking sheet. Repeat, mixing the Panko breadcrumbs often to keep spices distributed, until all pieces are coated.
• Evenly drizzle olive oil on top of fries.
• Bake for 15 - 20 minutes until all sides are golden brown.
• Serve immediately with dip.