Best Greek Salad Dip Recipes

GREEK PARSLEY SALAD/ DIP/SPREAD "MAINTANOSALATA"

Greek Parsley Salad/ Dip/Spread

This is another specialty from the Cyclades island of Syros. A meze reminiscent of the Italian Pesto, without the nuts and cheese, and made with parsley instead of basil. it also can be a delicious sauce for a quick pasta dish.Yumm-ilicious! Any way you prefer, hope you enjoy it!!!

Provided by Maria *

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 c parsley, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tsp capers, drained
2 stale bread, soaked & squeezed
1/2-1 c extra virgin olive oil
juice of one lemon
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

1. In your food processor add your parsley, onion, garlic, capers, and process into a smooth paste. Add the bread and blend to combine.
2. Now slowly add a stream of olive oil and lemon juice, beating after each addition. The amount of olive oil used depends on the consistency you prefer and how absorbant your bread is.
3. Add more lemon juice according to taste, process, and adjust seasoning with salt & pepper. Serve at room temperature on toasted bread,,or with pita bread or chips as a dip. KALI OREXI: ENJOY!
4. NOTE: Remember to use the smallest caper berries you can find. Also if your parsley is fresh from your garden you can use the tender stems in this recipe also.

SALAD WRAP WITH GREEK YOGURT FETA CHEESE DIP

Salad Wrap with Greek Yogurt Feta Cheese Dip image

Provided by Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 lemon, juice and zest
1/4 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch baby red oak lettuce
1 bunch baby Lolla Rosa lettuce
1 bunch frisee
1 small carrot, peeled and julienned on a mandoline
1 small jicama, peeled and julienned on a mandoline
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced lengthwise to approximately 3/4-inch-by-3-inch pieces

Steps:

For the dip: Mix the yogurt, feta, lemon juice and zest, parsley, garlic and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready for use.
For the salad wrap: Cut the lettuces into small bite-size pieces. Lay a slice of cucumber on a work surface. Place a piece of each lettuce and a few sprigs of the carrots and jicama on the cucumber and roll it up tightly.
For the presentation, arrange the rolls on a platter and serve with the yogurt dip. Enjoy.

GREEK SALAD DIP

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This dip is a refreshing change from the traditional dips you see at parties. The crisp green onions in combination with the olives and tomatoes is very reflective of the Greek salad served here in our local Greek pizza place. Serve with saltine crackers. It's always the first to go at our parties.

Provided by MOM2ANGELS

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Hot Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 (2.25 ounce) can chopped black olives
1 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3 green onions, finely chopped
½ cup Caesar salad dressing

Steps:

Mix the feta cheese, olives, tomatoes, green onions, and Caesar salad dressing in a bowl. Chill 25 minutes in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 540.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

GREEK SALAD LAYERED DIP

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Layer fresh Greek salad toppings over a cool yogurt dip with sweet cucumber and creamy feta cheese for a refreshing, lighter-tasting option at parties.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 seedless cucumber
Kosher salt
2 cups low-fat Greek yogurt
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Freshly ground black pepper
2 small vine ripe or plum tomatos, diced
1 small red onion, diced
1/2 cup pitted black olives, such as kalamata or nicoise, coarsely chopped
Warm pita bread and/or root vegetable chips (such as Terra Chips), for serving

Steps:

Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater into a bowl. Toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pour into a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes. Using your hands and working with a bit of the cucumber at a time, squeeze the excess liquid out of the cucumber and place the cucumber in a large bowl. Add the yogurt, feta, garlic, 1/4 cup of the chopped mint, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the bowl with the cucumber. Stir to combine and add more salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a shallow serving bowl.
Toss the tomatoes, red onion, olives and remaining 2 tablespoons mint together in a medium bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the cucumber mixture. Serve the dip with warm pita or vegetable chips.

GREEK SALAD DIP

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Transform the taste of a Greek salad into a dip for entertaining with our Greek Salad Dip recipe. This Greek Salad Dip is great served with pita chips.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 pkg. (4 oz. each) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese (6 oz.)
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Greek Vinaigrette with Feta Cheese and Oregano Dressing made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp. water
1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumbers
1/4 cup chopped red onions
1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Process cheese, dressing and water in food processor until smooth; spoon into shallow serving dish.
Top with cucumbers, onions and olives.
Drizzle with lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 3 g