Make this Greek salad dip recipe with fresh veggies, a homemade vinaigrette, and creamy yogurt. With minimal prep time, it has a total time of mere minutes and is great to serve as an appetizer, snack, or light meal!
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Part Salad, Part Dip, One Hundred Percent Delicious
Wanna know the only thing better than a Greek salad? A Greek salad you can dip!
Yep, you read that right. This Greek salad dip has all the crisp texture and tangy flavor of a traditional salad. However, we skip the lettuce and use a tangy yogurt dip as the base.
It’s nutritious, savory, and fun to eat! Plus, it comes together in minutes and is perfect for afternoon snacks or preparing for a party.
What’s In This Greek Salad Dip?
- Yogurt – Use plain, full-fat yogurt. We prefer the tangy flavor and boost of protein that Greek yogurt provides, but regular yogurt will also work.
- Tomatoes – We use grape tomatoes, but cherry tomatoes also taste great.
- Kalamata Olives – Green olives will also work. Or, omit them completely if you aren’t an olive fan.
- Cucumber – We recommend using Persian or English cucumbers because they have fewer seeds and thinner skin.
- Red Onion – Slice it thinly for a bit of crunch and tangy flavor in every bite.
- Olive Oil – This forms the base of the dressing.
- Seasonings – Salt, pepper, and dried oregano add a savory, herbaceous taste to the dressing.
- Lime Juice – Freshly squeezed is best! The acidity cuts through some of the heaviness of the fats and creates a vibrant, well-rounded dressing.
- Vinegar – We use white vinegar, but apple cider vinegar also works.
Combine, Layer, and Eat!
- Create the yogurt layer. Add the Greek yogurt and a dash of salt to a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Prepare the salad. Combine the sliced grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumber, and red onion in a separate bowl.
- Make the dressing. Whisk the olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, lime juice, and vinegar in a small jar or bowl until smooth.
- Toss. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, and toss gently to combine and coat.
- Layer. Spoon the Greek salad over the yogurt in the serving bowl.
- Garnish. Sprinkle fresh herbs on top and sprinkle seasonings like sumac or za’atar. Enjoy with your favorite dippers!
Serving Suggestions
Serve this Greek salad dip with all your favorite dippers! Carrot sticks, celery, bell peppers, pita bread, crackers, pretzels, pita chips, and tortilla chips all make great options!
Can I Make This Recipe Ahead of Time?
If you want to prepare in advance, combine the yogurt and salad in separate bowls. Store them in the fridge for one to two days. Then, just assemble the dip when you’re ready to serve, and enjoy it cold.
More Dip Recipes To Try
- 7 Layer Greek Dip
- Marinated Tomatoes and Feta Dip
- Warm Feta Dip with Marinated Olives
- Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas
The Best Greek Salad Dip
Ingredients
For the Yogurt Dip:
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Greek Salad Topping:
- Sliced grape tomatoes to taste
- Kalamata olives sliced to taste
- 1/2 cucumber diced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the full-fat Greek yogurt and 1/2 tsp of salt. Mix until smooth. Transfer the yogurt dip to a serving bowl and set aside.1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Prepare the Greek salad topping:
- In a separate bowl, combine the sliced grape tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.Sliced grape tomatoes to taste, Kalamata olives, 1/2 cucumber, 1/2 red onion
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, lime juice, and vinegar until well combined.1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 Tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon vinegar
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Spoon the prepared Greek salad mixture over the yogurt dip in the serving bowl.
- Optionally, garnish with additional fresh herbs, such as parsley or dill, for added flavor and presentation.
- Serve the yogurt dip with Greek salad topping immediately, sprinkle sumac and zaatar along with pita bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
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Such a fun recipe!