Feta Tzatziki Dip
This flavorful and unique Feta Tzatziki Dip is sure to be a hit at the snack table for the big game!
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If you’re looking for a fantastic Super Bowl appetizer, then this Feta Tzatziki Dip is an excellent choice. Tzatziki is a Greek sauce made with full-fat Greek yogurt, grated fresh cucumber, garlic and herbs. It’s fantastic with grilled meats or in wraps or sandwiches! However, we’re going a different direction today. We’re taking the flavors of tzatziki, but we’re serving it in dip form.
Feta Tzatziki Dip
For this dip, we’re basically making a thicker version of tzatziki…and we’re adding a handful of crumbled feta cheese in there, too. The flavor of this dip is amazing! And as the pictures suggest, it’s pretty darned fantastic as a dip for fries or crispy onion rings!
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. For a chill night at home with the family? Pull out that bottle of ketchup! But if you’re entertaining friends for the Super Bowl or just a game night? That’s when you need something a little more unique. This Feta Tzatziki Dip is sure to be the star of your snack table!
Ingredients
- English Cucumber. I like to use the longer, skinnier English cucumbers when making tzatziki. They tend to have less liquid than “traditional” cucumbers…which is perfect since we want to press all of the excess moisture out anyways. And don’t worry about peeling the cucumbers – the grated bits add color and flavor.
- Plain Greek Yogurt. Any brand of Greek yogurt will work, although I prefer a nicer brand like FAGE or Chobani. The yogurt is the main base for this dip, so you want to go with a good quality yogurt.
- Sour Cream. I like to add a bit of sour cream when making this dip as it boosts the tart flavor. You could use all Greek yogurt, but the sour cream adds another layer of flavor!
- Feta. A couple of handfuls of crumbled feta cheese takes this dip to a whole new level!
- Garlic. Garlic adds an essential flavor to tzatziki. I also think it’s what makes you want to keep coming back for another bite. (Don’t worry – the garlic flavor isn’t very overpowering in this recipe.)
- Lemon Juice and White Vinegar. Vinegar is more traditional in Greek recipes for tzatziki, but I’m a fan of using both vinegar and lemon juice. They both add an acidity to the dip that balances the creamy yogurt, but the lemon juice also adds a tasty brightness that I just love.
- Fresh Dill, Salt and Pepper. Fresh dill is key to this recipe. Dried dill might be fine in a pinch, but if you’re going to the effort of making this dip then I highly recommend using fresh herbs!
When it comes to dipping tools, I do love the onion rings and fries approach. However, pita chips or pita bread are more traditional. Just warm the pita a bit first and serve warm triangles with the cold dip. The contract is fantastic!
How to Store Leftovers
Leftover dip should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Some of the liquid (from the cucumber) might separate overnight, so just give the dip a quick stir before serving. In fact, if you have time, I recommend making this dip the day before you plan on serving it. The flavors will meld overnight into something magical! I do not recommend freezing this dip.
Did you make this Feta Tzatziki Dip recipe 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
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup feta cheese finely crumbled
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1½ Tbsp lemon juice ~½ medium lemon
- 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Using a box grater, grate the cucumber into a medium 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
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Heck – it’s better that your sleuthing lead to the discovery that it was the gas man who was “snooping” round yalls gas meter and not someone else! One of my neighbors (they moved recently) was a stay at home mom or should I say stay at home she-sherlock! She would text me whenever she saw any one coming up to our door during the day – one time, I had a tree company come to take some trees down and as I wasn’t home, she took pictures every hour or so and sent them to me just in case they messed up! Good neighbors are hard to find! And I bet YOUR neighbors think they hot the jackpot with y’all! Specially with the onslaught of food!
Btw, Alexia fries do rock! And that dip – holy moly! I’ve had a dip with cucumber and Greek yogurt – but not with sour cream and feta too – totally decadent sounding, David!
Haha…I love that your neighbor was sending you hourly updates of what was happening at home. Who needs a surveillance system when you’ve got neighbors like that?? 🙂 Good neighbors are totally hard to find! It’s kinda strange since chances are you don’t know anyone when you move in, and you just hope you hit the jackpot with good neighbors. We’ve had both, and I definitely prefer the kind that take pics of your house to keep you updated. 🙂
I almost didn’t leave a comment because I am addicted to ketchup. LOL! But, I can leave my ketchup comfort zone and get totally onboard with this dip. I mean, what’s not to love about it? Feta, sour cream, garlic, dill? Yum!! And, I really like Alexia’s products. This reminds me I need to buy some of their fries soon and give those onion rings a try too!
Wait…your love for ketchup almost kept you from leaving a comment?? Don’t let that happen again, Tamara! I love me some ketchup, too! It’s just that ketchup isn’t really a party dip, ya know? 🙂 Oh, and I highly recommend Alexia’s rings. Hands down some of the best onion rings ever! (And I’m including the fried ones you get in restaurants, too.) We’ll be keeping a bag of those around I suspect.
Haha! It’s okay David. Not everyone is cut-out for a life of sleuthing. That’s a good thing because otherwise you wouldn’t be sharing such awesome recipes. This dip looks delicious. I’ve never made tzatziki so I definitely need to make this!
Hehe…well, at least I tried to be a super smart detective, right? Guess I’ll stick to the kitchen instead. 🙂 Oh, and this tzatziki dip is almost embarrassingly easy to make…and it’s perfect for all sorts of snacks!
Don’t feel too badly, Dave. Sleuthing’s not all it’s cracked up to be, and besides, I think your forte lies in making delicious dips! I need to try out those O-rings… they look amazing!
Yup, there went my career as a gumshoe. At least we can dream, right, Becca? I think making dips in the kitchen is where I need to be spending my time instead. A dip a day! Oh, and these onion rings are crazy good…I was definitely impressed with ’em!
Oh, you know I am going to like this if it has feta in it! I actually made something similar just before Christmas, but it had cranberries in it too!
Feta lovers unite!! And I’m just imagining how tasty cranberries would be in a dip like this. I might have to give that a shot next time, Dannii…thanks! 🙂
yes yes yes! this looks so delicious!
Hehe…thanks, Graham! I may or may not have eaten the leftovers with a spoon. Just sayin’.
I think I’ve mentioned my football phobia. However I have no fear of feta. GREG
As long as you keep your faced stuffed with this feta dip, Greg, no-one will try to talk to you about football. How’s that sound? 🙂
Confession. Since I was 18, there are two hats I want to be in possession of- A Sherlocks Holmes hat and one of those Russian hats. I am ALWAYS on the lookout for them 😉
Mate, this is the first time I’ve ever seen tzatziki and feta combined together- I’m going to pretend the cottage cheese and almonds I’m eating now is just that…
Arman, I think we are long lost brothers…because I actually have one of those Russian hats! Speaking of that, I might need to pull it out…it’s pretty cold up here and I could use those ear flappy things right about now. But the Sherlock hat is still on my list to find. 🙂
I think cottage cheese and almonds sounds a lot like tzatziki and feta. Did it hit the craving? Hehe. Also, this dip is crazy delicious…I might have eaten it with a spoon. Don’t tell anyone.
Your story reminded me of one of my neighbors that loved to watch us work in the back yard. We were planting flower bulbs and he suspiciously kept an eye on us all day. What did he think we were digging? Hmmmm… Neighbors can be a mixed bag for sure! Beautiful and tasty dip – and yes, we love the Alexia fries and rings as well! #client
Hehe…maybe he was just making sure you weren’t digging up the bulbs in his yard, Sharon! Neighbors can be such a mixed bag…but that’s what makes for great stories, right? 🙂 Thanks!
Loved your sleuthing skills and the meter man story. Ha, too funny! As for this dip, I am a fan of all the ingredients my friend. Looks delicious and I like the idea of the french fries to dip. Good stuff.
I’m pretty sure I could eat this dip with fries and tots for dinner, Kevin! Check that, I think I could just eat this dip straight up with a spoon…or a high-flow straw. 🙂
Tzatziki is all I ever need in my life. It’s gotta be my favorite dip of all time, and perfect on anything greek (mmm..gyros)! Pinned 🙂
Mmmm…it’s just barely 8am here, and now all I can think about is a gyro with this tzatziki dip on it! Thanks, Christina!! 🙂
You read my Mediterranean food lovin’ mind! I need these fries and feta dip. NEEEEEEED!
I’m pretty sure that IG of you reading the complete works of Sherlock Homes Volume 1 in the airport or somewhere was what made me actually click through to your blog the first time. True story. That is where it all began. {tear} And I just recently re-read it too. Both volumes. And I loved every minute of it. 🙂
Hahaha…I totally remember that IG of reading Sherlock Holmes. I was just wondering the other day how we first connected…crazy. Thanks, Sir ACD! Now, back to these fries and feta tzatziki dip…I’m pretty sure I could eat this with a spoon. But I gotta be honest, I think my favorite was dipping the crispy onion rings in this dip. I would never have thought onion rings and tzatziki together…but woah. Seriously good!