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!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

Grate the cucumber and remove excess moisture by squeezing it with a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare the pita chips.

Step 4

Cut the pita bread into triangles and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 5

Drizzle olive oil over the pita triangles and sprinkle with dried oregano.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy these Greek Isles Appetizers with friends and family!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	979 grams (979.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1803

Total Fat 117.80g	151%
Saturated Fat 37.10g	186%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.50g
Cholesterol 142mg	47%
Sodium 4251mg	185%
Total Carbohydrate 135.40g	49%
Dietary Fiber 17.40g	62%
Total Sugars 23.40g
Protein 60.20g	120%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 999mg	77%
Iron 10mg	56%
Potassium 1225mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.5%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 29.4%