Greek Isles Appetizers
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with these vibrant and irresistible Greek Isles Appetizers, the perfect blend of fresh flavors and savory bites. This easy-to-make appetizer platter showcases a creamy, homemade tzatziki dip made with tangy Greek yogurt, refreshing cucumber, garlic, and a hint of fresh dill, paired beautifully with crisp, oven-baked pita chips seasoned with aromatic oregano. Crowned with colorful toppings like juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, crumbly feta cheese, and sliced red onion, this recipe embodies the essence of Greek cuisine. Ready in just 30 minutes, these Mediterranean appetizers are ideal for parties, casual gatherings, or a light snack that doubles as a crowd-pleaser. Serve with love and let everyone savor the flavors of the Greek Isles!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat)
- 0.5 cup Cucumber (grated and drained)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (fresh)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 3 whole Pita bread
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for pita)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely sliced)
Instructions
Grate the cucumber and remove excess moisture by squeezing it with a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
In a medium bowl, mix the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, fresh dill, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to make the tzatziki. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare the pita chips.
Cut the pita bread into triangles and place them on a baking sheet.
Drizzle olive oil over the pita triangles and sprinkle with dried oregano.
Bake the pita chips in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until they turn golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let them cool.
Arrange the pita chips on a large serving platter along with small bowls of tzatziki, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Serve immediately and enjoy these Greek Isles Appetizers with friends and family!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.8 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.1 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 4251 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 60.2 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 999 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1225 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
