Greek Yogurt Dip Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup of water and the balsamic vinegar, reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are browned and caramelized, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Combine the shallots, yogurt, milk, chives, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl and stir until blended. Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving. The dip will keep, refrigerated, overnight.

Steps:

• Mince garlic.
• Finely chop onion and cucumber.
• Mash olive oil, garlic and onion together.
• Drain yogurt to minimize excess water.
• Mix olive oil, garlic, onion and yogurt in bowl.
• Drain Cucumber to minimize excess water: wrap in paper towel to absorb water.
• Add drained cucumber to mixture.
• Salt and Pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Place garlic, feta cheese and olive oil in food processor and process until cheese is roughly crumbled. Remove half of cheese to a bowl. Add yogurt, lemon juice, black pepper and za'atar seasoning to food processor bowl. Process until just about smooth. Add to bowl of feta crumbles and mix well. Spoon into serving bowl and sprinkle with more za'atar seasoning.