Best Feta Dip With Cucumber And Pita Chips Recipes

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CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP WITH PITA CHIPS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 cups dip, about 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium hot house cucumber
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning, divided
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 whole-grain pita pockets (recommended: Thomas' Sahara)

Steps:

  • Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and grate into a medium mixing bowl. Add yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning. Stir to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with toasted pitas chips.
  • Pita Chips:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray; 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.

LAYERED MEDITERRANEAN DIP WITH PITA CHIPS



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Not your ordinary layer dip, the bold combination of hummus and Greek yogurt will be a new most-requested recipe at your next baby shower or gathering. -Elizabeth Dumont, Boulder, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 5 cups (120 chips).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 medium seedless cucumber, chopped
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1 carton (10 ounces) hummus
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers, drained
2 packages (4 ounces each) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
Optional: Minced fresh parsley and additional minced fresh mint
PITA CHIPS:
20 pita pocket halves
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Line a strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter and place over a bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer and cover with edges of cheesecloth. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine the strained yogurt, cucumber, vinegar and mint., Spread hummus in the bottom of a 9-in. deep dish pie plate. Layer with onion, peppers, feta cheese, olives, tomatoes and yogurt mixture. Top with parsley and additional mint if desired. Chill until serving., Cut each pita half into 3 wedges; separate each wedge into 2 pieces. Place in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. Brush both sides with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp, turning once. Serve with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GREEK LAYERED DIP WITH PITA CHIPS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 14-ounce package pita bread
Olive oil cooking spray
4 teaspoons Greek seasoning
1 pound ground lamb
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 16-ounce container prepared hummus
1 1/2 cups tzatziki (gyro sauce)
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
2 medium roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 diced red onion
1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped
1 4-ounce container crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 1 or 2 baking sheets with foil. Cut the pita rounds into eighths. Split each piece in two and place on the prepared baking sheet(s), with the inside of the bread facing up. Spray with the olive oil cooking spray and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of the Greek seasoning. Bake 7 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown the ground lamb with the garlic salt and the remaining 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning. Drain and set aside. In a shallow 1 1/2-quart dish, spread the hummus on the bottom. Top with a layer of ground lamb, then the tzatziki. Layer with the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, olives and feta. Serve the dip at room temperature with pita chips.

CUCUMBER-FETA DIP



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A garnish of pomegranate seed and mint gives holiday spark to this refreshing dip, but it's a healthy choice too. Serve with pita chips, crisp breadsticks or vegetables. From Midwest Living, Dec 2014.

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h20m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely shredded English cucumbers
pomegranate seeds and fresh mint leaves (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, sour cream, feta cheese, onion, lemon juice and salt. Chill, covered, for 2 to 8 hours.
  • Before serving, place shredded cucumber in a fine-mesh sieve. Use the back of a large spoon or a rubber spatula to press on the cucumber to remove excess liquid. Stir cucumber into yogurt mixture.
  • Garnish dip with pomegranate seeds and mint, snipped if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.2, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 231.9, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1, Protein 1.8

MEDITERRANEAN DIP WITH PITA CHIPS



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I created this recipe so I could serve house guests a fun appetizer. They loved it! It's now my potluck staple. -Denise Johanowicz, Madison, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 cups (6 dozen chips).

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 pita pocket halves
Cooking spray
1-3/4 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
5 pepperoncini, sliced
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced
1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cut each pita half into three wedges; separate each wedge into two pieces. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Spritz both sides of wedges with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon garlic powder. , Bake at 350° for 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, yogurt, oregano, coriander, pepper and remaining garlic powder. Spread into a 9-in. pie plate. Top with tomato, pepperoncini, olives, cucumber, feta cheese and parsley. Serve with pita chips.

Nutrition Facts :

GARLIC FETA DIP WITH PITA CHIPS



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I saw a version of this dip in a cookbook. I had never made it till recently and I tweaked it a bit. It is lovely.

Provided by beth2440

Categories     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup crumbled feta
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 clove garlic
1 pinch kosher salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
1 (12 ounce) package pita bread (pocketless or precut)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • DIP.
  • In a a food processor add all ingredients and blend till smooth.
  • Chill for several hours for flavors to bloom.
  • PITA CHIPS.
  • Cut each pita into several wedges, about 6 to 8.
  • Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  • Toast in a 400 degress oven till crispy, approximately 10-15 minutes.
  • It happens quickly, so don't walk away.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.9, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 261.4, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 4

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