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Greek Feta Yogurt Dip Recipe

January 21, 2013 by Jeanette 53 Comments

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Greek Feta Yogurt Dip is tangy and deliciously healthy. Serve with crudite and crackers for an easy appetizer or snack.
Feta Yogurt Dip with Za'atar - tangy, deliciously healthy dip

This Greek feta yogurt dip is inspired by a dip I bought from Trader Joe’s that the kids loved. I inquired at the local Greek market to see if there was an authentic Greek feta dip – there isn’t as far as I can tell. However, the store manager suggested that I try mixing feta cheese with garlic, some good olive oil and oregano. Under no circumstances would he add Greek yogurt. He claimed the only reason to add Greek yogurt would be to stretch out the ingredients since feta is expensive.

Well, I got home and decided to give this feta dip a try. To keep some texture in this dip, I first pulsed the feta cheese in the food processor briefly, just to get it crumbly. I reserved half of this crumbled feta cheese, then blended the rest with a little Colavita Mediterranean Olive Oil, lemon juice, za’atar seasoning and black pepper. Against the advice of the store manager, I did add non-fat Greek yogurt to make a creamier dip and “dilute” the calories a bit (feta, like other cheese, is relatively high in fat and calories).

This Greek feta yogurt dip would be delicious served alongside hummus and muhammara, with crudite or crackers to dip.

Feta Yogurt Dip with Za'atar - tangy, deliciously healthy dip

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Feta Yogurt Dip with Za'atar

I like a little bit of texture in this dip. You can also process until smooth if you like.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 pound feta cheese about 1 1/3 cup
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • dash of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon za'atar seasoning plus more for garnish

Instructions

  1. 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.

 

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Filed Under: appetizers, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, Liquid/Soft Food Diet Tagged With: Colavita Olive Oil, Greek Feta Dip, Greek Yogurt recipe, olive oil health benefits

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Comments

  1. Cathy S. says

    January 21, 2013 at 9:31 am

    I would try this: Colavita 100% Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Yummy!

    Reply
  2. sara says

    January 21, 2013 at 10:46 am

    I have a recipe I have been wanting to try that calls for Colavita Capellini Nests and I can’t find them anywhere locally! I would love to try these.

    Reply
    • Colavita says

      January 22, 2013 at 10:29 am

      Hey Sara! If you send your zip code and the item you are looking for to usa@colavita.com we’d be happy to give you a list of stores in your area that carry it 🙂 The nests are fantastic for portion control

      Reply
  3. sara says

    January 21, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    That dip looks incredible…yum!
    My fav thing from the Colavita store is the Dal Raccolto Capunti…I always love to try new pasta shapes I haven’t had before.

    Reply
  4. Christine (Cook the Story) says

    January 21, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    I really love feta cheese. Can’t wait to make this dip. Oh, and thanks for the great olive oil tips. I love Colavita Olive Oils. I didn’t know they had so many other products. I can’t wait to try some of them!

    Reply
  5. Jean Layton says

    January 21, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    Perusing the Colavita website made me realize the I’d love to have the ability to do an olive oil tasting from many regions of the world. Never knew about Argentinian olive oil before.
    Thanks for the feta cheese dip recipe, perfect to use up the piece in my fridge before my move.

    Reply
  6. Donna says

    January 21, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    I checked out the store, and although I love olive oil, I’m a sucker for artichoke hearts. Love ’em. And your dip looks lovely. I need some chips now.

    Reply
  7. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    January 21, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    I love olive oil so my favorite product would have to be Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 3 liter tin!

    Reply
  8. heather says

    January 21, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    I would really love to try their pasta sauces and the olive oil. Thank you so very much for the chance to win this wonderful giveaway. I tried several times to vote for your blog on the healthline contest but the site was not working correctly. Happy new year.

    Reply
  9. ea-the spicy rd says

    January 21, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Delicious dip Jeanette and fun giveaway! My friend brought over a feta dip last night she made with pesto and sun dried tomatoes-super yummy. I’ll definitely be trying your recipe soo!

    Reply
  10. rachel says

    January 21, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    I like the Polenta and gnocchi.

    Reply
  11. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    January 21, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    See… this is the kind of recipe I struggle with because lord knows that if I make it, I’m totally going to devour the whole bowl. I just can’t help myself!

    Reply
  12. Linda S. says

    January 21, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    I’d like to try the cacciatore sauce.

    Reply
  13. purplelarkspur says

    January 21, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    The patsy’s sauce is my favorite!!

    Reply
  14. Julia says

    January 21, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Wonderful recipe! Za’atar is one of my favorite spices! I will definitely have to try this recipe out.

    Reply
  15. Tracy says

    January 21, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    I’d like to try the Novello Extra Virgin Olive Oil — not least because I love the wire-bail bottle….

    Reply
  16. Kelly D says

    January 21, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    I like their Perugina Baci candies, Pecorino Romano Wedges and Fusco Penne Rigate – 1.1 Lb Bag

    Reply
  17. trezlen says

    January 21, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    I like the Gnocchi and the Marinara sauce.

    Reply
  18. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    January 21, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    looks great girl and awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  19. Jennifer says

    January 21, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    I would love to try their eggplant pate or country-style artichoke hearts

    Reply
  20. Shari H says

    January 21, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    I’ve used their olive oil before and really liked it. The sundried tomatoes sound fantastic – they might make a nice addition to your dip, even.

    Reply
  21. Selima Garris says

    January 22, 2013 at 1:08 am

    I would love to try their pasta sauce and pasta.

    Reply
  22. Deborah H. Bateman says

    January 22, 2013 at 6:16 am

    Thanks for sharing your dip recipe. It looks delicious. I am going to share this recipe with my daughter, because it sounds like something she would like as well. I love olive oil and enjoy using the pasta sauces in different recipes. I would love to win the gift basket. If you get a chance stop by my blog and check out some of my family favorite recipes at: http://deborah-bateman.blogspot.com
    Blessings,
    Deborah H. Bateman-Author

    Reply
  23. Joanne says

    January 22, 2013 at 7:32 am

    I’ve been meaning to try that dip but now I’m thinking I should just make my own!

    Reply
  24. Carolyn says

    January 22, 2013 at 11:23 am

    This dip looks amazing! And you are right, not all olive oil is created equal. I love tasting new olive oils, it’s really amazing how quality stands out.

    Reply
  25. Kat says

    January 22, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    Would love to try some of their different olive oils and their pasta sauces also. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  26. Tera says

    January 22, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    My family has a new found love for olives. I bet their olive bruschetta would blow my husbands mind!

    Reply
  27. ruth jean says

    January 22, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    I would love to win the extra virgin olive oil they are so expensive, but so worth it!

    Reply
  28. Ann says

    January 22, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    I would try the Greek Olive Oil!!

    Reply
  29. Throuthehaze says

    January 22, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    Motta Panettone

    Reply
  30. Elena Vo says

    January 22, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    I think the Dal Raccolto Orecchiette look pretty cool! It’s a new product on the website and I’d love to try it.

    Reply
  31. Louis says

    January 23, 2013 at 2:23 am

    I’d like to try the Classic Hot Sauce.

    Reply
  32. Meryl says

    January 23, 2013 at 2:24 am

    The Greek extra virgin olive oil sounds great.

    Reply
  33. Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says

    January 23, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Ooo, that looks delightful!

    Reply
  34. Kelly @ Inspired Edibles says

    January 23, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    I love the combination of feta and Greek yogurt. It’s so simple yet, so smart. The feta lends wonderful taste and texture, the yogurt bulk and protein and it also mitigates the salt content in the feta (I have had feta only dips and found them a bit overwhelming on the sodium side)… wonderful Jeanette (and looks so pretty too!).

    Reply
  35. Carolyn G says

    January 23, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    Wow, the olive oil soap! That must be great for your skin!

    Reply
  36. Jordan D says

    January 23, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    The sun-dried tomato pesto sounds delicious, and the eggplant pate!

    Reply
  37. Elena says

    January 23, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    Colavita Garden Style Sauce

    Reply
  38. Kim - Liv Life says

    January 24, 2013 at 12:49 am

    We visited an olive oil “farm” last year while in Italy, and since then I’ve really grown to appreciate a good olive oil. I’ve enjoyed learning about the health benefits, and love finding new places in my recipes to use it. We also found an olive oil soap, and I am now wishing I had bought more!

    Reply
  39. Lisa Lodter says

    January 24, 2013 at 1:08 am

    I’d like to try the Novello Extra Virgin Olive Oil. I bet it is delicious!

    Reply
  40. georgie c says

    January 24, 2013 at 2:55 am

    I like the Artichoke Hearts in EVOO, 9.8 oz, the Colavita Basilolio – 8.5 oz. glass And Cirio Fine Peas – 13 oz

    Reply
  41. Carolsue says

    January 24, 2013 at 5:11 am

    I like the White Clam Sauce, the Cirio Ceci Beans and the Perugina Baci White Chocolate
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

    Reply
  42. Shelly says

    January 24, 2013 at 11:24 am

    I’d love to try the roasted garlic extra virgin olive oil!

    Reply
  43. MaryB says

    January 24, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    I can’t wait to try this dip recipe! Thanks for offering the giveaway. I’d like to try
    Colavita Limonolio from the Colavita store, along with loads of other things.

    Reply
  44. Michelle says

    January 24, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    I would love to try the flavored oils

    Reply
  45. Heather says

    January 24, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    The artisanal pasta, particularly trofie! Very difficult to find.

    Reply
  46. France @ Beyond The Peel says

    January 24, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    This sounds wonderful. One of my favorite feta dips is one by Molly Katzen. Essentially it’s the same recipe except with walnuts. But I like the idea of diluting the calories a but with the yogurt. What a great idea for a dip.

    Reply
  47. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    January 24, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    Everything looks great but would love to try the pasta, pasta sauce or marinated vegetables

    Reply
  48. manda says

    January 25, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    The garlic olive oil!

    Reply
  49. Colleen says

    January 25, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    I’d love to try the rice! It looks like a great quality Arborio.

    Reply
  50. Susan P says

    January 25, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    looks yummy

    Reply
  51. Shaina says

    January 25, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    Yum. All my favorites in one bowl of spreadable goodness.

    Reply
  52. Tess D says

    June 3, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    Thanks so much for this recipe. That dip is one of our favorites, but Trader Joe’s is so far away and we finished the container way before our next trip to TJ’s. We do, however, have feta, yogurt and za’atar! Making it right now.

    Reply

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