Are you looking for an easy Mediterranean dip to jazz up your favorite mediterranean-inspired meal? Well then you are in the right place! In this article we go over all of our favorite mediterranean dip recipes. In particular, we focus on creamy dips that are made with a greek yogurt, sour cream, or feta cheese base.
All of the creamy Mediterranean dips we mention in this article are gluten free, vegetarian, and nut free. Many of them are also egg free, low carb, and keto friendly.
Mediterranean feta dips
We will start out by going over some of our favorite dips and sauces that are made with a feta cheese base. All of these creamy Mediterranean dips lean heavily into the salty, tangy flavor of feta.
Harissa feta dip
This simple harissa feta dip is made with peppery harissa seasoning and tangy lemon juice. It is perfect for anyone looking for a bold, flavorful dip to bring even more flavor to their favorite a mediterranean-inspired dish. This dip is similar to the creamy harissa dip we use in our white bean feta bowls.
Flavor. Bold, peppery, tangy
Texture. Thick
Ingredients. Harissa, lemon juice, feta, sour cream, heavy cream
Level of effort. Low
Garlic feta dip
This simple garlic feta dip is made with savory roasted garlic. This dip is perfect for anyone looking for a mild, creamy addition to take the edge off of other bold flavors.
Flavor. Creamy, nutty
Texture. Moderately thick
Ingredients. Garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, feta, sour cream, heavy cream
Level of effort. Medium
Feta dill dressing
This creamy feta dill dressing is probably the thinnest of our feta-based dips and sauces. This dressing is perfect for anyone who needs a creamy dressing to take the edge off of some bitter greens or vegetables.
Flavor. Creamy, herby, fresh
Texture. Thin
Ingredients. Fresh dill, lemon juice, feta, sour cream, heavy cream
Level of effort. Low
Avocado feta dip
This avocado feta dip is made with mashed avocado rather than sour cream or greek yogurt. That means it is perfect for anyone who is looking for a slightly healthier alternative to our other feta dips.
Flavor. Creamy, earthy
Texture. Thick
Ingredients. Avocado, lemon juice, feta, heavy cream, salt
Level of effort. Medium low
Other creamy Mediterranean dips
But what if you are looking for a creamy Mediterranean dip that is a little more subtle? Well you are in luck because we also have some recommendations for yogurt and sour cream based dips. These dips tend to make a great addition to Mediterranean-inspired dishes that are already loaded with bold flavors. The help to take the edge off of particularly harsh or spicy flavors.
Creamy basil sauce
This creamy basil sauce is made with creamy sour cream and freshly chopped basil. This sauce is great for anyone who is looking for a companion sauce that contributes its own flavor without overwhelming the other flavors in a dish.
Flavor. Creamy, herby
Texture. Thin
Ingredients. Fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, sour cream, heavy cream, salt
Level of effort. Medium low
Tzatziki with sour cream
This tzatziki sauce is perfect for anyone who is looking for a sauce with a bright, fresh taste that can lessen the impact of other strong flavors.
Flavor. Creamy, light, fresh
Texture. Moderately thick
Ingredients. Cucumber, garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, sour cream, salt
Level of effort. High
Creamy vegan dips
Vegan white bean dip with harissa
This simple vegan white bean dip is made with six simple ingredients, all of which are vegan friendly. This dip is made with white beans that are blended until they are nice and smooth, so it is perfect for vegetarians and vegans who are looking to add a little extra protein to their diet.
Flavor. Bold, tangy
Texture. Moderately thick
Ingredients. White beans, olive oil, lemon juice, harissa seasoning, garlic, salt
Level of effort. Low
How to serve these creamy Mediterranean dips
These creamy Mediterranean dips make the perfect addition to any Mediterranean-inspired meal. Here are some of our favorite ways to use these easy Mediterranean dips.
- On a Mediterranean-inspired grain bowl
- On a Mediterranean-inspired salad
- In a Mediterranean-inspired wrap
- On top of roasted vegetables
- On top of a flatbread
- As a dip for fresh vegetables
- As a dip for pita chips
