Greek Starter

Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with this vibrant and refreshing Greek Starter—an inviting platter brimming with authentic flavors. Featuring a creamy homemade tzatziki dip made from tangy Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, and fresh dill, this appetizer is both light and irresistibly zesty. Accompanied by wedges of warm, toasted pita bread, briny Kalamata olives, juicy cherry tomatoes, and chunks of rich feta cheese lightly drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil, this dish is a feast for the senses. Ready in just 20 minutes, this shareable platter is perfect as an appetizer for a gathering or a light, wholesome snack. Impress your guests with an easy-to-make dish that captures the essence of Greek cuisine while providing a healthy and colorful start to any meal. Keywords: Greek Starter, tzatziki, Mediterranean appetizer, feta cheese, toasted pita bread, kalamata olives.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.5 unit Cucumber
• 1 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 cup Kalamata olives
• 150 grams Feta cheese
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 2 units Pita bread
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by making the tzatziki dip. Grate the cucumber using a box grater and place it into a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out any excess liquid.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 3

Slice the pita bread into wedges and lightly toast them in a dry skillet or under a broiler for 2-3 minutes until golden and warm.

Step 4

Arrange the toasted pita wedges, kalamata olives, feta cheese chunks, cherry tomatoes, and tzatziki dip on a large platter.

Step 5

Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the feta cheese for added richness.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a shareable starter or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1078.4 grams (1078.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1754

Total Fat 122.90g	158%
Saturated Fat 32.20g	161%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.20g
Cholesterol 142mg	47%
Sodium 6315mg	275%
Total Carbohydrate 107.80g	39%
Dietary Fiber 24.80g	89%
Total Sugars 16.50g
Protein 51.10g	102%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1212mg	93%
Iron 13mg	74%
Potassium 1148mg	24%

*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: 63.5%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 24.8%