Feta Tzatziki Dip | Tasty dip recipe that's perfect for entertaining! (2024)

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I’ve partnered with Alexiaand Collective Bias to create this Feta Tzatziki Dip.
This flavorful and unique dip is sure to be a hit at the snack table for the big game!
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Feta Tzatziki Dip | Tasty dip recipe that's perfect for entertaining! (1) So I just recently finished re-reading the complete works of Sherlock Holmes. I picked up the 2-book set one holiday break back when I was in college, and I pulled it off the bookshelf again not too long ago. This is a legit good read, folks! Sir Arthur Conan Doyle knew how to write a good tale. I’ve always been a huge Sherlock Holmes fan, and I find it fun to daydream what it would have been like working as a detective in Victorian England. I would have definitely worn one of those awesome Sherlock Holmes hats. Heck, much to my wife’s chagrin, I’d wear one of those hats today if I had one.

Feta Tzatziki Dip | Tasty dip recipe that's perfect for entertaining! (2)Speaking of detectives, a couple of years ago we went out of town for a long weekend. It snowed while we were gone, and when we came back I noticed some foot prints in the snow near the corner of our house. We have large windows in that part of the house, and I was afraid someone had been snooping around while we were gone. Whoever it was had obviously come up our neighbor’s driveway (which had been shoveled), but then cut across to our window. Aha! I was on their trail! They weren’t going to look into my window without me having a say about it.

I called my neighbor that evening to see if he knew anything about the mysterious tracks. Nope. I then even called the local police to see if there had been any reports of crime in the area over the weekend. Nope. In fact, the officer on duty told me that he didn’t remember a call to our street in many years. (We live on a quiet cul-de-sac.) Ok, so now my spidey-sense was on high alert. I channeled my inner Sherlock, and went out and inspected the prints. Whoever had been snooping around had been wearing large boots. Likely a man, or perhaps a women who likes large boots. Or perhaps a woman trying to throw me off the scent. Aha!

Feta Tzatziki Dip | Tasty dip recipe that's perfect for entertaining! (3)That’s when my phone rang. It was my neighbor. He said, “Hey, do you realize your gas meter is on that corner of the house?” Hmmm…well, apparently I didn’t realize that. I thought our meter was on the other side. All of that hard detective work went out the door. The culprit was merely the gas guy reading our meter. So much for being a modern-day Sherlock Holmes. I should probably stick to making dips. Delicious dips that go well with fries and onion rings!

Feta Tzatziki Dip | Tasty dip recipe that's perfect for entertaining! (4)Feta Tzatziki Dip

With the big game just days away now, I wanted to create a fun dipping sauce for our snack table. For the record, I have absolutely no problem with ketchup. But ketchup is a bit on the boring side when you’re having guests over. So I set out to come up with something new and unique. Oh, and delicious. It had to be delicious if I was going to serve it to company! Well, I like feta. How could I incorporate feta into a dip? Tzatziki! That’s it! I wanted to create a Feta Tzatziki Dip. So I hit the kitchen and started playing around. The result is this tasty dip that is sure to be the star of your snack table.

Feta Tzatziki Dip | Tasty dip recipe that's perfect for entertaining! (5)I stopped by Walmart to grab some plain Greek yogurt and the other ingredients for this dip. I knew I wanted to serve this dip with fries, so I swung throughthe frozen section to pick up some of Alexia’s RoastedCrinkle Cut Fries. That’s when I noticed their Crispy Onion Rings. Well, I do love onion rings, so I tossed a bag of those into my cart, too. We’re pretty particular about our fries here. I need crispy and flavorful. I don’t want any soggy potatoes pretending to be fries. Alexia nailed it. Both the fries and the onion ringswere delicious. In fact, my wife and I couldn’t decide which we liked best…so we settled on a sampler platter instead.

Feta Tzatziki Dip | Tasty dip recipe that's perfect for entertaining! (6)For the big game this year, we’ll likely head across the street and homegate it up with our neighbors. I don’t need to get out there and brave the weather and traffic to go to a party. Nope, I’d prefer to just run across the street in my sweatpants instead. We take turns with our neighbors each year hosting a party for the game, and we always have a tasty array of snacks to munch on throughout the evening. This Feta Tzatziki Dip will absolutely be one of our contributions to this year’s party. But I may need to bring an extra bag or two of fries and rings!

Did you make this Feta Tzatziki Dip at home? Leave a comment, or snap a photo and tag me on Instagram (@Spicedblog). I’d love to see your version!

Feta Tzatziki Dip | Tasty dip recipe that's perfect for entertaining! (7)

Feta Tzatziki Dip

This Feta Tzatziki Dip is a flavorful and unique dip that is sure to disappear quickly!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes

Refrigeration Time: 2 hours hours

Total Time: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 63kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Slice the cucumber lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Using a medium grater, grate the cucumber into a bowl. Using several paper towels, press the grated cucumber firmly to remove as much liquid as possible.

  • Add all of the ingredients (yogurt, sour cream, feta, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, dill, salt and pepper) and mix until well blended. (See note.)

  • Cover and refrigerate for several hours. (Tip: This dip will taste much better if you refrigerate it overnight!)

Notes

I recommend using a high quality Greek yogurt here. You're looking for a thick yogurt since it's being used in a dip, and it's definitely worth spending a bit more for a high quality yogurt!

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Feta Tzatziki Dip | Tasty dip recipe that's perfect for entertaining! (2024)

FAQs

How do Greek people eat tzatziki? ›

Greeks usually eat tzatziki with bread, it is also used for the famous souvlaki wrapped in a pita and ofcourse in gyros. Almost all Greeks love dipping bread and Greek fries in tzatziki that is served at every traditional restaurant.

What are the main ingredients in tzatziki? ›

Tzatziki is a salted yogurt and cucumber dip that's made of strained yogurt, shredded cucumber, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and herbs. Authentic Greek tzatziki is most often made with sheep or goat yogurt, but my tzatziki recipe calls for regular full-fat Greek yogurt.

What to dip in tzatziki sauce? ›

You'll love how easy and versatile this Greek sauce is, you can serve it with some pita chips and fresh veggies or use it over your gyros, kebabs, with fish, or to dip your fries, or to jazz up some mean dinner bowls!

What is a fun fact about tzatziki? ›

If you want to know more about this sauce, here are some historical and fun facts about it. Tzatziki started back in the Ottoman Empire. During this time, India loved their raita, a yogurt-based dip. They were also led by the Persian class, who loved the Indian rice dish called the biryani.

What vegetables go well with tzatziki? ›

Serve with a variety of vegetables like: fresh green beans (lightly steamed), green, red, or yellow bell peppers, carrots, celery, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, broccoli, and cauliflower.

What meat goes with tzatziki? ›

Tzatziki together with any kind of simple grilled, marinated, roasted or air fried meat or fish are a match made in heaven. Lamb chops or simply cooked salmon would be my top picks! Either spoon the sauce over the meat or fish or serve it on the side.

Can you eat tzatziki everyday? ›

Eating tzatziki can help add a variety of healthy nutrients to your daily diet, maintain a robust microbial system, and maintain blood glucose levels. If you suffer from high blood pressure, use tzatziki often as it contains less sodium and carbs than hummus.

How healthy is tzatziki dip? ›

Tzatziki is a real powerhouse in terms of health benefits. Probiotics, which can aid promote gut health, vitamins A and C, calcium, and phosphorus are all included in this classic Greek meal. Together, these nutrients strengthen your immune system and maintain the health of your bones.

Does tzatziki have garlic in it? ›

Tzatziki is made of strained yogurt (usually from sheep or goat milk) mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dill or mint or parsley.

Is tzatziki better for you than hummus? ›

Health-wise, tzatziki contains only 54 calories per a 45 gram serving; it also comes with only 8 grams of carbohydrates and a negligible amount of sodium. Which to Pick? If you make your determination based on health concerns, then hummus is clearly the less healthy dip, with high sodium being a particular concern.

What are the ingredients in store bought tzatziki? ›

Ingredients: yogurt (milk ingredients, bacterial culture), sour cream(milk ingredients, bacterial culture, microbial enzyme), water,cucumber, canola oil, white vinegar, sea salt, garlic purée (garlic,canola oil), modified corn starch, garlic powder, citric acid.

Should tzatziki be runny? ›

You must Greek yogurt in tzatziki sauce. Greek yogurt is strained yogurt which makes it much thicker and higher in protein than regular yogurt. If you use traditional plain yogurt, your tzatziki sauce will be too runny.

What do you eat with tzatziki yogurt dip? ›

Tzatziki is a refreshing and good-for-you yogurt and cucumber dip. Serve it with pita, grilled meats, gyros, or just eat it with a spoon! Tzatziki (pronounced 'tuh-ZEE-kee'), a beloved dip originating from Greece and the Middle East, is a versatile condiment enjoyed in countless ways.

How do Greeks eat Greek yogurt? ›

They have lain amorously as dressing on salads, chicken or beef dishes, as well as béchamel sauce. They have seasoned salty pies, while their offspring, made with garlic and cucumber, is famous worldwide as tzatziki. In some areas of Greece, yoghurt is served for fresh summer soups.

Can you eat tzatziki by itself? ›

Tzatziki sauce can be eaten by itself, but it certainly tastes a great deal better on homemade pita chips. It is also wonderful with meat, baked potatoes, sandwiches, wraps, omelets, etc.

How is Greek yogurt traditionally eaten? ›

In Greece, this strained yogurt is called straggisto, and is often used to make dips (think tzatziki), to spread on flat bread eaten with olives, pickles, olive oil, usually veggies (we usually go with onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes), and often with cheese (doesn't get betta than feta!).

How are gyros served in Greece? ›

In Greece, it is customarily served in an oiled, lightly grilled piece of pita, rolled up with sliced tomatoes, chopped onions, lettuce, and fried potatoes, sometimes topped with tzatziki, or, sometimes in northern Greece, ketchup or mustard.

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