Best 2 Greek Garden Appetizer Recipes

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GREEK GARDEN APPETIZER



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This impressive dip is perfect for summer gatherings. Prepared with a flavored cream cheese, the mixture with feta and chopped cucumber and tomatoes is a snap to whip up and tastes fantastic with pita pockets. -Del Mason, Martensville, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable garden vegetable cream cheese
2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
Miniature pita pockets

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, feta, yogurt, garlic, oregano and pepper. Spread into a 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle the cucumber, tomatoes, onions and olives over the cream cheese mixture. Serve with pita bread. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GREEK APPETIZER BREAD



Greek Appetizer Bread image

I like to serve this bread as an appetizer, but you could also include it with a meal. It has a delicious savory flavor.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons all purpose Greek seasoning (Cavender's)
16 ounces unsliced French bread
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese
1 (2 1/2 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup drained chopped pepperoncini pepper

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients, stirring until smooth.
  • Slice bread loaf in half lengthwise.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture on cut sides of bread.
  • Sprinkle feta cheese, olives and peppers over cheese.
  • Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.9, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 30.3, Sodium 532.7, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 6.3

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