Mediterranean Greek Dip

Mediterranean Greek Salad Dip with pita and olive over to the side

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A salad in the form of a dip that pairs lovely with freshly grilled pita bread, hummus, and marinated olives, creating a smorgasbord for your guests! It can be served as an appetizer before a meal or as a nutritious light meal amongst friends or family that is healthy!

Course Appetizer, Salad, Snack

Cuisine Mediterranean

Diet Low Calorie, Vegetarian

Keyword greek dip with cucumber, list of greek dips, Pita Mediterranean street food

Prep Time 6

Cook Time 2

Resting time 30

Total Time 38

Servings people

Calories 341kcal

Author Christy

Cost $12

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Sharp Knife
Skillet

Ingredients

1 Whole Cucumber With the seed removed and cut small
1 Whole Green Pepper Cut small
¼ Cup Cup Red Onion Minced
2 Long Celery Stalks Crisp, fresh and washed
1 Lb Tomatoes Campari or grarden tomatoes work well! Reserve the tomato juice for the dressing.
½ Lb Feta Cheese Block style or crumbles

Dressing

⅓ Cup Red Wine Vinagar your favorite brand
½ Cup Olive Oil extra virgin
10 Fresh Basil Leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil. Christy's Greek Seasoning can also be used in place of basil.
1 Tsp Parsley freshly cut or dried
½ Tsp Sugar or more for desired taste!

Dippers

4 Whole Pita Bread small or large
2 Tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin

Instructions

Peel and remove the seeds from the cucumber. Then dice into half into ½ cubes.
Cut and remove the seeds from the green pepper and slice small.
Mince the onion.
Cut the tomatoes in small wedges and then in half and lightly salt them over. Keep the juices to add to the dressing.
Dice the celery small
Mix the dressing and the tomato juice in a bowl and stir well until completely blended.
Combine the salad and dressing together. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a cool place to marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours before serving.
Grill the pita, Lightly brush a little olive oil on each side of the pita bread before grilling in a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Grill each side for about 1-2 minutes. Cut into triangles for dipping using a sharp knife.

Notes

Serving Suggestion: Serve with some hummus and Greek olives on the side!

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